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-J-i-U ( m \*\*\Saa \e\\x*sj THE ISLANDER Largest Circulation in the Comox District. VOL. IV., No. 48 eAfMSp THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C., SATURDAY. FEB. 14. 1914 Subscription price, $1.50 per year SOLVES WORLDWIDE PROBLEM United Mine Workers of America Reduce Elevated Cost of High Living Great credit is due the U. M. W. of A. for what they have accomplished, for they have accomplished something closely related to a miracle. They have done that which a great army of dreamers, Socialists and the like have for years been endeavouring to effect, but without any degree of success. Many old-timers of Cumberland Will remember the day when they found it very difficult, on account of the "high cost of living " to rub along on $75 or so per month. But this state of affairs is now ancient history, because of the advent of the U.M.W. of A., for did not these gentry, without wasting time or money, proceed to illustrate that every man, if lazy enough, could live on $4 per week, and a practical demonstration of this has been going on for more than sixteen months. Now if, before the advent of the U. M. W. of A., it required many times $4 per week for a man to live on, and since their advent men can and do live on H per week, does not this demonstrate that the U. M. W. of A. have, in effect at least, reduced or nearly eliminated that bugbear, "High Cost of Living." A week ago the U.M.W. of A. took it into their heads (that part of their anatomy having the greatest vancancy of any parts) to unseat Messrs. Carey and Mc Fadyen, two of our school trustees. Now in order to further reduce the high cost of living they decided to appoint a dozen or so of their members as junior solicitors, law clerks etc., together with a chief counsel. A special brand of procedure and court rules were concocted together with a formidable document, which will be referred to later on. A meeting of the exchequer de- department then convened to discuss the amount of funds which should be voted to carry on tho case against the two trustees. After a lengthy and acrimonious discussion during which the finance minister became very excited and said naughty things, for which he was slapped on the wrist by the secretary, it was decided to deplete the treasury to the extent of one dime to cover all costs and expense. The riffraff were then turned out of the meeting hall, all doors locked and blinds lowered and a sharp lookout posted to watch lest any wicked, avaricious capitalist come snooping around, the Chief Almoner and Keeper of the Cash Box then walked to the rear of the hall and after a few minutes searching returned with a mysterious package, silence being called for, he proceeded to unwind a few yards of rope and sacking and brought to the view pf the anxious spectators a mysterious box, surmounted with armoral bearing with the motto "Percy K. Winch, Grand Duke Cigars." The box was then opened amidst death-like silence. The President of the Council then plunged in his hand and, after sorting out a number of articles consisting of string, pen nibs, chewing gum. e'c, he extracted, to the sorrow of those expected a good cigar, the sum of 10c, and handed the same to the Chief Counsel with instructions not to permit his law costs including disbursements to exceed such amount. The following day a small army of amateur solicitors, law clerks, etc., headed by the Chief Counsel marched to the county court registry and, after some mysterious signals had been exchanged, the Chief Counsel with the assistance of two of the junior solicitors carefully licked a 10c law stamp and affixed it to the aforementioned formidable document, which was then duly filed. On court day the Chief Counsel, attended by his train bearer and entourage, gracefully entered the court room and pranced up to the judge's throne. The presiding judge picked up the formidable document and carefully examined it; whether it was a valentine, a spring poem or a Chinese laundry bill, history does not relate, at any event he was obliged to ask the Chief Counsel what it was all about. Sherlock Holmes himself would have been stumped even with the 10c law -stamp furnishing a clue. The Chief Counsel in an outburst of eloquence informed the court that the document was to unseat the trustees. A glance at the document would lead one, not versed in the new legal procedure adopted by the U. M. W. of A., to believe that it could be used for almost anything from corking a bottle to lighting a pipe. The judge, however, did not seem to think it of much use notwithstanding the imposing 10c law stamp. It appears that under the new court rules cooked up by the U. M. W. of A. for the use of their home-made attorneys, that any old scrap of paper so long as it contains something resembling handwriting and has affixed a 10c stamp, can be used in the law courts and that it is not necessary to notify or serve the defendants, the main object being to care fully keep the defendant in the dark as to your intention of hailing him to court, in this way one is able to bring all kinds of charges against the unfortunate defendant wi hout his having an opportunity of replying or knowing anything about it. The presiding judge was kind enough to delay court for thirty minutes while he fully explained to Counsel Naylor the proper steps to take, for which Naylor did not have the grace to thank the judge. Naylor was told that he would have to put up $50 as security for costs. Such sum to be returned to him in the event of his winning the case. Ashe had already expended 10c he intimated that he did not care to plunge any further. PARCEL POST Postmaster - General Sends a Package From Ottawa to Rideau Hall Ottawa, Feb.l0-"First packet sent by Canadian parcels post, February 10, 1914." Such was the inscription in raised letters upon three brass bars affixed to the face of the handsome leather mail bag which was dispatched as the first parcel post to H. R. H. the Duke of Connaught, by Hon, L. P. Peiletier, postmaster general, at 12 o'clock last night. Without any ceremony or formality the Canadian system -of parcel post was inaugurated and the first parcel forwarded to its destination. The mail bag will be used in future to convey His Royal Highness's mail to and from Government House and the post office here. Below the inscription are the royal coat of arms and the letters H. R. H. The inauguration of the system is regarded as one of the striking epochs in the evolution of the Canadian po~t office. For years there has been a demand for the establishment of a public service and convenience. In various post offices of the Dominion the staffs have been busy for months past digesting new rules and preparing' for the incept'on of the system. The railroads demanded something like four millions for the extra carriage, but eventually settled for an amount less than $800,000 above the present payment of ordinary mails. It will take some months for the system to emerge from the organization stage, but the postmaster-general believes it will be a paying proposition. GLEEMEN'S CONCERT. A high class concert will be given by the Gleemen on Monday evening, Feb. 16, in the Cumberland Hall. The Rev. B. C. Freeman will occupy the chair. Programme Pianoforte Selection .C.Edwards "Zampa" Chorus Gleemen "Soldiers' Chorus " Song Selected A. Odgers Quartette Gleemen "Annie Laurie" Violin Solo J. H. Macmillan Selected Part Song :...Gleemen "In Absence " Song and Dance H. Brennan Selected Duet.Messrs. Edwards & Baldwin "Army and Navy " INTERVAL Part Song _Gleemen "Alice, where art thou" Song Selected S. Jones Quartette Gleemen "The old arm chair" Violin Solo J. H. Macmillan Selected Song Selected. G. Ramsell Sand Dance H. Brennan Quartette Gleemen "The Catastrophe" Part Song... Gleemen "The Solder's Farewell" God Save The King REDISTRIBUTION BILL Ottawa, Feb. 10. British Columbia will have 13 members in the new House. The Redistribution Bill was introduced today and a committee of seven will be selected to draft the working out of the representation. The new House will have 235 members, an increase of 14 over the present House of Commons, Quebec will have 65 as at present, Ontario will lose 4, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will each lose 2, Mani toba will gain 5 Saskatchewan will gain 6 while Alberta will gain 6 and British Columbia 6. CORRESPONDENCE (To the Editor of The Islander) Dear Sir, Owing to the fact that a number of persons have questioned my qualification to sit as a school trustee, I beg to draw the attention of voters of Cumberland to Sec, 75, Chapter 127, R. S„ B.C., (Land Registry Act) as amended by statutes 1912, which says:- "The Registrar , shall, after registration of an indefeasible or an absolute fee, endorse on every deed or instrument produced or deposited in proof of the title a memorandum in the Form G. in the First Schedule hereto and every such endorsement so made, or made on any deed or instrument pursuant to section 31 of this Act, shall be signed by the Registrar, or in lieu of such signature being affixed to any such deed or instrument which is to be retained in the Land Registry Office, the seal of said office may be affixed to such deed or instrument together with the initals of the officer or clerk affixing the same; and every deed, instrument when registered and every certificate of title, indefeasible or otherwise shall, when signed by the Registrar, be deemed to b'. registered and issued and take effect as of the date, hour, and minute when the application for the registration of same was received by the Rgeistrar in form required by this Act, and every such endorsement with such seal and initals shall have the same effect and be received in all Courts as conclusive evidence of the registration as aforesaid of such retained deed or instrument. As my application was in the registry office on the 11th. day of March 1913, and received at 10.- 45 a.m. I am satisfied that my qualification is in order. I would welcome, than otherwise, a decision from a judge on the question, Thanking you for the above space. I a.n yours, respectfully, Thos. H, Carey. Do you know Canada ? A novel and unique mine of information is found in the popular booklet, ".*),001) Facts Canada," just issued for 1914, arid'complied by Frank Yeigh, the wellknown statical authority on things Canadian. This new edition shows a marked advance over previous issuas in an increase of new data, a handsome cover, a revised map, and improved paper, The publication contains all tho essential facts of Canada's progress in a year, under such chapter heads as Agriculture, Area. Banking, Census, M i n i n g. Manufacturing, Trade, etc., while striking tables of comparisons present a measuring roil nf our national development, Its wide circulation is easily understood when its value is realized; for it presents the Dominion in a nutshell ;i ready reference encyclopedia of facte and figures, It may he had hy sending 25 cents to The Canadian Facts Publishing Co., 588 Huron St., Toronto, or from newsdealers NEW TIMBER ROYALTY BILL Hon. William Ross, Minister of Lands, Introduces New Bill [ From Our Own Corresponds u 1 Victoria Press Gallery, Feb. 13. —An entirely new plan in public policy is embodied in a bill presented to day by the Hon. Wm. Ross, Minister of Lands, in the British Columbia Legislature, providing for an adjustment of all timber royalties. It introduces the principle of profit sharing by the people in industries which utilize natural resources. The bill, which it is freely predicted will be passed in a few days, provides a comprehensive plan for fixing the price of timber cut on limits leased by lumbermen, Under the British Columbia system lumbermen may lease public timberland by paying a royalty per thousand feet of timber as it is cut. The bill will raise the present royalties by an average of about one-third beginning January next, and it provides for royalty readjustments thereafter at the end of every five years for seven five year periods, thus covering forty years. The measure not only will give increased stability to the lumber industry, but will yield large future returns to the Government probably two and a half million dollars a year within ten years. The government is to determine the selling price of lumber for each period and add a percentage rising from 25 per cent at the beginning to 40 per cent in the last period of increase in lumber value above a selling price of eighteen dollars. This means definite and comprehensive recognition of the profit-sharing principle in handling public resources. The British Columbia Government in this measure is far in advance of similar legislation, for no such principle has been enacted so comprehensively into law on the American continent. As British Columbia is so richly forested, having about half the timber of Canada, an estimated stand of 250 billion feet, it is easy to see what this bill will mean to the revenue of the pro vince. It is as a conservative matter rather than with respect to its revenue producing phase that the bill is of interest. It marks the rapid progress in the work of conservation now being carried on in British Columbia. Also it has great significance upon the attitude of the British Columbia Government towards the administration of other great public natural resources. British Columbia has vast water powers for the most part undeveloped, also vast mineral resources. Having in this measure, just introduced, established the principle of profit sharing by the people in the development of these resources, it is likely that it will be extended, is satisfactory to the lumbermen. It gives new stability ty their enterprises, encourages thereby investment of capital, while it provides that the government will hereafter take a fair share in the increased value of stump- age a liberal return is left to the lumbermen on the capital investment and capital risk. Hon. Mr. Ross in presenting the bill spoke of its value as a conservation measure and SirRichardMcBride, the Premier, strongly endorsed it. Mr. Ross also referred to the vast area of forest land in British Columbia, and the urgent need of providing for a second crop of those lands by conservative logging with benefit to both public and lumber industry. A new provincial loan aet was introduced by the Hon. Price Ellison for the raisingof $10'000,- 000 with interest at not more than four and a half per cent. It is forecasted that the following legislation will be shortly introduced; Doukhobors Legislation Railway Legislation; Trust Co. Act and the Budget. I'he Royalty Bill on the whole 27 inst. LOCAL NEWS Get your suits ready for the Firemen's masquerade ball on St. Patrick's day, March 17th. Mr. Harry Wilson, manager of the B.C. Telephone Co. and Miss Ellen Walker, were united in marriage at Holy Trinity vic- erage by the Rev. F. Franklin- Watson, on Tuesday, February 10th. The members of Holy Trinity Guild will hold a Bazaar and Cinderella Dance in the Cumberland Hall on Shrove Tuesday Feb. 24 th, Wanted a good, reliable, experienced girl for general house work. A good home to right person. Apply at the residence Dr. Geo. K. MacNaughton. For Sale Cheap -A five room cottage, on Penrith Avenue.- Apply P. Acton, Ideal Store. Tenders for the construction of a passenger station, freight shed and round house a*. Courtenay and a combined passenger and freight shed at Union Bay, are being advertised for by the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway. Tenders will be received up to February 14th, 1914, Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of H. H. M. Beadnell, land agent, Courtenay. Miss Angle Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Johnson of No. 8 townsite died on Tuesday evening the 10th of February. Tho deceased lady was in her 25th year and had heen in delicate health fnr some time. The remains will he shipped to Belling- Inun on Sunday for interment. The police commissioners recently appointed by the Provincial Government held thoir. first session in the council chambers on Wednesday with a full board present. After the usual opening remarks, the commissioners requested city clerk lo instruct constable Gray to have the snow removed from the sidewalks on Second Street which is immedial - ly along side C. H. Tarbell and son's place of business. Tbe snow had been shoveled off the roof of the building and allowed to remain on the sidewalk. It was decided to give city constable John Ft. Gray, one months notice that his services were no longer required and that an advertis- ment be inserted in the local papers, also the Vancouver Pxb- vince, railing applications for the position of city constable ata salary of $80.00 per month and one suit of clothes per year. The police commissiehers then adjourned to meet again on the ■aSBMB^^Si^i^SrWr^!-*: THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, B.C LOW CONQUERS AIL (BY ARTHUR y^PPLIN) Ward, Lock ft Co., Limited, Lon| don, Melbourne aad Toronto .Continued) Thr feathering dar'.ar:.:. reminded him that he must be movlLj. Re bad not preceded fnr when tbe sound of horse's hoofs in the road attracted Ins attention. A *log-< .it was Coming Mom; from the direction of Bordlelgh. Sain/., waited until it was rlniost level with him, tben builtd the driver who peered down curiously nt him from his seat, then drew rein and stopped. Am 1 on ihe right road for Cranby? Saluzo ashed. Ves, about seven miles straight on. Saluzo whistled. Seven miles! I've never walked so far in my life. .Mentally he summed up Uie man who was sealed in lho dog ut. A gentleman; the village doctor—It was not difficult to deduce tint much. 1 wonder if you would give me a lift, sir? 1 arrived by tlu half-past llvo train at Bordlelgh and there wasn't a conveyance of any sort to be bad. Dr. Murray laughed. Bordlelgh's off the map and we don't get visitors here except in the cummer In char-a* bancs. Get up by all means. Saluzo clambered up by tbe doctor's side and the latter put his horse Into a trot again. Did you leave your baggage at the station? Saluzo half closed his eyes r.nd then gave ono quhk glance into Murray's face. He knew he was a doctor now; an eye for detail; ot commanding voice, the organs of perception Uglily developed. A collar, handkerchief and a tooth brush in her coat pocket, he replied. I came up from London on a sudden impulse, looking for a little cottage in the country; heard I might find one here cheap—on Sir George Ilethcrlng- ton's estate. He yawned, and folding his arms leant back in his seat with half close?, eyes, but the hall closed eyes and sensitive brain missed nothing. He saw the doctor start (almost imperceptibly, and stiffen at the baronet's nnme. He made no reply but whipped up his horso. Suppose you know Sir George? Saluzo ventured after a while. I've met hint of course. My name's Murray—Doctor Murray, bo it's business to ltnow everybody; but he's spent most of bis life abroad aud has only just returned to England. Saluzo nodded. An interesting man. Do you know him? The question came sharply. Here was one, Sal .zo decided, who was not a friend of Hetherington's. I've met him once or twice in London, that's all. He's not tbe sort of man one can know easily. By tho way, is be married? Again that almost imperceptible movement from Murray. The horse shied at something in tho road ar.d he swore under his breath. Not as fur as I ltnow—not yet at any rate. Saltizc Raked no moro questions and they drove on In silence ant', tlie darkness; the day was dead now and nlgbt reigned. Tho star,, were coining out one by ono and the air was sharp and cold. Murray drew rein and getting out, lit tho lamps of the dog cart. There's rather a nasty till Into the valley rnd a tricky corner hero where Sir Georg- Hetherington met with a bad accident on the night of his return Vomo. Yes, I heard about it. Saluzo said carelessly. The chauffeur was killed but how did lt happen? No eie knows. It was not as late as tbis, still daylight. Carelessness, I suppose. Mad v.'ild lot, the Hetherlngton s. At the bottom of the road, Murray turned to the left before reaching the bridge and then drew up. I am afraid WHOLE BODY A SOLID RASH —. ■ * Thick, Fine and Red. Agony of Itching and Burning Frightful. One Cake of Cuticura Soap and Box of Cuticura Ointment Cured. > lower Onslow, N. S.—"At first vo •abouglit my child's troublo was his tooth. Tho wholo body was a solid rash and al tho •nn pits and elbows aad . thighs ttio skin camo off as ( If ho had been scalded. It) j was a very thick flno rash, I red In color and Intensely , Itchy nnd burning. Tho Ekln lust wiped off leaving a raw fioro with littlo siiecks --^f.ie^ of yellow matter In tlicm. The Bkln on every finger split down on each sido and looked llko a rutHo. His toca Broke out In llttlo yellow plmnlcs and tlio bottom of his feet did tho samo and ho would ny ho could not walk, that Ihcro wero plus ■ticking ln his feet. , •'Tho agony of Itching and burning waa something frightful. If ho got a chance ho would scratch tho skin right off and mako a •ore, but to prevent that I made mittens lor blm out of cotton. Every night from tarclve o'clock until threo ln tho morning lie would havo to bo taken up out of bed and rocked, bis sufferings wero so bad. ) "Wilh no permanent euro In sight I got .tlie Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Tho ,'aVst night tho child slept tho wholo night through, tlio lirst night for four mouths. I , am thankful to say tho euro was complete and I Just got ono cake of Cutlcura Soap and one box of Cutlcura Ointment." (Signed) Mra. Samuel Hlgglna, May 17,1013. . Cutlcura Soap and Ointment sold everywhere. For liberal free samplo of each, with 12-p. book, Bond post-card to Potter Drug ft Chan. Corp., Dcpt. D, Boston, U. 8. A. W. N. U. 981 [I can't take you any further. You can see the village church and the Chimneys of the Hal! between the j trees. But you won't hnd an hotel | and ihe Inn don't eater 1 travellers. Vou might get a loom at the blacksmith's cottage; it's exactly opposite the forgo. Saluzo jumped to the Ground. Much obligtd. Then he aw au open gate; a drive leading up to an old fashioned house. Suddenly (ia gloom was shattered by a bar of light, aa tho front door of ihe cottage was opened and the figure of ;i young girl silhouetted. Murray touched thc horso with his Whip and tlie wheels of tho dog-cart crunched up the gravel drive. Saluzo watched. Murray .ltd not alight directly he drew rein, and when lie did he stood facing the glr'. for a moment or two, then he put out his hand and seized her's almost roughly. A moment later they disappeared—the door wus closed—darkness eo .ml everything, Saluzo continued on his way to the Ullage. He wished with all his heart that he wero engaged on tba present or the future; he scented romance and love. At present he hadn't discovered much, hut If he gave his imagination free play, he tould guess a great deal. Hetherlngton nun her ono was mnr- ried and Hetherlngton number two in lovo and he possessed a rival in Or. Murray! It was obvious that number two stepped Into the story as mini her ono stoi'potl out ot the train at Bordlelgh Junction. Saluzo was hourly growing more interested. Real romance did not often come his way, and there were the makings of one here. He found the village blacksmith's and obtained a bedroom an", very excellent supper of friej eggs and bacon after which he engaged his host in conversation over a mug of age and a glowing peat fire. He was willing, almost eager, to talk about Hetherlngton. Obviously Cranby expected great things of its landlord' Looks ns If lie had come home to settle down and marry and live a proper life, tbe blacksmith said. And who's to bo the future Lady lletherington? His host winked and slapped his leg. Ah, that's telling; mobbo he ain't asked her yet, hut to-morrow mebbe, If you see'her, you will gue?3 for your- sell. Saluzo bad guessed and he discovered that be was right. He walked across to the village Inn, ostensibly for a nip of whisky before going to bed. The private bar joined the tap room, divided by a wooden partition. For a while he listened to the village gossip, then entering he stood treat nnd joined In. It was eaFy enough to turn the conversation In the quarter he desired; ho wanted tc. know more about the accident in which Hetherington's chauffeur was killed. A laborer on the estate was only too anxious to oblige him—the man who had found Hetherington sitting in the road beside tlie motor-car and had driven with him. There was still mucb speculation as to how the accident bad happened and no ono seemed agreed as to tbe real cause. Furious driving, the laborer said, antl him nob a-knowing the road, which is natural as ho hadn't seen it for somo twenty years. Funny thing is that be didn't pass me on tbe moors. He must have been lying there a powerful long time. Whero veie you coming from? Saluzo asked. The farm just above the station, the man replied. 1 stopped work just afore the train came in. 1 remembers hearing it whistle. I'd been cutting pent just on the edge of tbe moor. 1 went up to the farm for a drink. I remembers now meeting a stranger— same as you might be, sir. Ho asked me where the trai:*. bad come from; bo was going in tbe direction of Cranby, and now I como to think, I never saw him again. I wasn't at the farm more than a few minute-:, and I should havo overtook him as I am pretty quick walker. I often do my fourteen miles to and from work every day. Ho nodded his head reflectively and drained his pewter pot. Sir George must have been lying Ihere a powerful long time In the road—It's a wonder he wasn't killed, too. Uui belnB a Hethcrington, I suppose he had a hard head. And the tap room laughed. Saluzo was up early next morning. Honpald for his room and without at* tempting to look for a likely cottage on the estate, ho walked back along the road over whicli .Murray bad driven him '.ho previous evening. He recognized tlie dangerous comer wbere tlie accident had happened, but gave it no more than a cursory glance. Ho kept bis eyes on the moorland; he was looking out for the cutter ot peat. lio found him sitting on tho other side of tho noisy pool, and again sitting ou tlie feno. be watched him at work. After a while be hailed him. When tho man reached Saluzo's side bo found hlui enjoying an al fresco lunch—beer, bread and cheese and a substantial ioaf ot village cake. There's more here than a can cat, you'd better join mc, Saluzo said. And the man was nothing loth. A little later a well-tilled pipo was produced and the Somerset laborer and the American hob-nobbed together. I was thinking ot what you told me List night. I have a friend who camo up here just to see the country, and I havo lost sight of him. I was wondering if by any chance he 1:: the man you said you met on the night of the accident. Did bo stay In Cranby village, do you know? The laborer shock his head. Not aa I knows of—I never auv bim again. What was he like? I fancy ho was dark with a slight close cropped beard—a gent just like vou might be, sir. But now I come to th.nk of it, tt is funny I didn't overtake him. Saluzo nodded. If ho had gone on to Cranby, he would have come across the car and Sir George Hetherington beforo you did. That's eo. Now that's queer, when one comes to think of It! 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C Waterman Company Limited f.!«>iltvl nS Legion of Honor Members of the French Legion of Honor are so numerous in France tbat the once highly-prized littlo strip of red ribbon has almost ceased to be a mark of particular distinction. During rece.it years a number of prominent Frenchmen have even refused it, saying that they preferred not to have a decoration rather than accept one which bad become so common. Almost all the other I'Vench orders have shared a similar fate. Tlie only decoration which appears to have kept Its place and orlgir.al value is the Labor Order, conferred on employes who have worked for lho same firm for thirty years or more. Any man who wants to be dent of Mexico must have an querable itch for oflico. presi* uncon Bridge Nick—a\re you a good card player? Dick—No. At bridge I am a regular Horatius. Nick—What do you mean—a regular Horatius. Dick—I keep tbe other:, from coming across. The Price of Eggs Shall I dissolve another pearl In the chalice for .our breakfast? asked Charmion. No, replied Cleopatra. Pearls are too inexpensive and commonplace. Boil me an egg. Sure Thing What are union rates, pa? Wedding fees, my son. Comparative Manners Mrs. Jones—So you got rents at Blank's Theatre? How did you And their new box office man? Jones—He was so rude that he made me feel like a Chesterfield. Oh, Papa Miss Flip—I wish som- one would give men an id3a hov: to put on a hair r.ot. Father—1 wish some one would give you an idea to put under your hair net. fir Thomas Lipton on Charity , Interesting People It requires a lot of courage and char-. Gen. Mr II. Baden Powell showed r*. ity to be philanthropic, said Sir Tho- marked nr'.is.lc skill when yet a child, mas Lii-tou once. T remember when i His family treasures a spiiitcd draw- 1 was just starting In business I was|ing which he mad* of some .\rabs very poor, and making every sacrifice! leading camels through the desert, to enlarge my little shop. My only I The leader was represented leaving assistant was a hry of fourteen, faith-1 pieces of papur to mark lib track for ful, willing and honest. One day 1 those who were following. Thus early heard him complaining, and with jus- the head of the boy scout movement tlco, tbat he was ashamed to go to any place of worsh:.) on Sunday. There's no chance of my getting a new suit this year, he told me. Dad's out of work, and it f.kea all my wages to pay the rent. I thought th? mailer over, and thru tool a sovereign from my carefully hoarded savings and ought the boy a stout, warm suit of blue cloth. He was so grateful lhat I felt repaid tor my sacrifice. But the next day he didn't come to work. 1 met Ills mother In tho street and asked hor the re-.son. Why, Mr. Lipton, showed hia scouting intuition. As a boy of 12 he had made a collection of excellent sketches which his mother showed to Hiiskin. expressing concern however, that her son drew with his left hand. The master, after examining the sketches with evident pleasure, said: Madam, let you boy draw with which hand ho likes. The general has remained ambidextrous anil encourages scouts to cultivate this useful faculty, One of Robert Louis Stevenson's contempdrarles describes tbo author. bo said, curtseying, .liminio looks so His hair was sm-,oth and parted In the respectable, thanks to you, sir, that I middle and fell btlow the collar of thought 1 would fend bin. round town today to see if ho couldn't get a belter job. Som_* E>all Game Tl n gOYtrftl ir.embers nf lhe family had b.'i'ii tc*'.ng what they would dn If they owned the world. Mother would abolish poverty. Father would provide absolutely justice for all. Sister Sarah would give every woman the vote. Finally the views of ten- year-old Johnny wero sought. What 'ud I do if I owned the world? said lie. looking up from a geography he had been studying. Well I'll tell you what I'd do. First I'd get old Atlas to sig.i up two baseball teams among his brothers and cousins, then I'd lay out a niamond on the desert of Sahara, put the Rocky mountains around It for a fence, give the players the moon lor a ball and the north pole tor a bat, and say. maybe I wouldn't sit on top of Pikes peak and see some ball galne. his coat; he wore n black flannel shirt With a curious knitted tie twisted In a knot, dark trousers, a pea jacket ard a white sombero hat. But the most | astounding item i.' 111 bis costume was a lady's sealskin cape, whicli he woro about bis shoulders, fastened at the neck by a fancy brooch, which also held together a bunch of br.If a dozen daffodils. I think these final loaches to his lollet mill., have been added by loving handB without bis knowledge or consent. Sir Rufus Isaacs, England's new chief jusllco was an Idler as a school boy. Lessons be lett unlearnt, class work he shirked and mischief was his only devotion, writes one who know blm. Nor was tho mlschiovoiisnpss only in himself—he delighted In Inspiring others ln his 'wicked ways.' Indeed, my recollections of him Is always of a demonlocal, young, misehle* vous imp with sparkling eyes, who was always in disgrr.ee or being caned r.nd yet withal was ever merry and de- iiclously humorous. A Narrow escape By jove, I had a .arrow escape yesterday. Really! How? Well, four of us ' ere lunching together, and, of course—you know how one has to on that sort ot occaslon~ we each Insisted on stumping up and paving the bill. Yes, remarked i.ls friend. But what about the narrow escape? That's just It. For a minute or two It looked very much as though I'd overplayed the game and tho other tlireo really wero going to leave me with that bill to pay. Dewey on Farragut Farragut has always been my ideal of the naval officer—urbane, decisive, indomitable. Whenever I have been in a difficult situation or in the midst of such a confusion of details that the simple nnd right thing to do seemed hazy, I have often asked myself, 'What would Farragut do? In the course of thc preparations tor Manila bay I often asked myself this question, and I confess that I was thinking of him tho nlg'it that we entered the hay and with the conviction that I was doing precisely what he would havo done. Valuable a*J the training of Annapolis was, it was poor schooling beside that of serving under Farragut in time of war.—George Dewey's Autobiography. From Hate to Love I do so hate to have you go! . Sho tearful sped her parting gues't; But as the train moved oft she smiled, Lord, how I'll love to get a rest! Madge—You seem annoyed about something. Did you forget you we-e standing under tho mistletoe? Marjorie—No; but Charlio did. Goetl . and Stage Animals Goethe severed his connection with tho Weimar theatre owing to the appearance of an animal on the stage. For twenty-seven years he ruled there as a despotic director. The direction, he wrote to his chief assistant, acts according to it3 own views and not in tbe least according to the demands of the public. Onco for all understand that th' publio must be controlled. Owing to the suppression of approval or disapproval by the public only the court and tlie Jena students continued to attend the theatre. The crash camo when Duke Karl August invited an actcr who had scored heavily with a performing poodle In 'The Dog of Montargls' to play at Weimar. After the first rehearsal he declined to have anything more to do witli a theatre the boards of whicli had been desecrated by the presence of an •: nimal. I was cured of painful Gotlre bv MINARD'S LINIMENT. BAYARD McMULLIM Chatham. Ont. I was cured of Inflammation by MINARD'S LINIMENT. MRS. W. A. JOHNSOI-*. Walsh, Ont. I wns cured of Facial Neuralgia by MINARD'S LINIMENT. J. H. BAILEY, Parkdale, Ont, Water from the Yangtz There is a saying in China that to make a perfect cup of tea you must take leaves from Mingshan and water from tho Yanktze. No one supposed the actual turbid river water to be meant, but no one could explain the proverb until De Rosthorn, who wrote an interesting treatise on Chinese tea, solved the problem or thought ho did De Rosihorn was once crossing the Yangtze near its mouth, at Client lang, when he saw some men in a bo.'.t dipping water into buckets. He in quired why they did that and was told that at the bottom of the bay there was dry land, and that this sprin, water wu3 highly esteemed in cookery. Here then, he concluded, he had found that special water of the Yangtze which, with Mingshan leaves, made the best cup of tea in the world. Ono trouble with the legitimate drama of the day Is that as a rule it is not legititnato and it is mighty poor drama. Some of the continental countries have adopted tho twenty-four 'hour hour system, llopo it does not reach this country. Tliink c' waking up in the early morning hours and listening to a clock striking twenty times or more. Slate or Ohio, city cf Toledo, \ aa Lucas County. / Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner ot the Urn. of F. .1. Cheney Sr. Co., doing business In the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, and that Faid firm wlll nay tbo cum of ONE HUNDRED DOIXAnS for each nnd every caso of Catarrh that cannot bo cured hv tha usa or HALL'S CATAKRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to ajefore me and subscribed In my presence, this tilh day of December, A.D. 18SS. (Seal) A. W. CI.EASON, Notary Publio Hall's Catarrh Cure ls taken Internally and acts directly upon tho blood an I mucous surfaces of tho system, soml for testimonials, free. F. J. CHUNKY & CO.. Toledo, 0. Sold by all DruRKists. 7fic. Take Hall's Family Pills tor constipation. Bombay's Bird Market It ls a common practice in India to keep birds as pets in captivity, parrots being most popular for this purpose, but cockatoes, malna:, (a smaller kind of talkln.. bird), canary birds doves and gray headed love birds are also frequently seen In cages. The bird market at . on.bay is one of the unique sights of that city, there being offered for sale th-ro thousands of birds, chiefly from India au*. the east coast' of Africa, especially Zanzibar. One 3ided Humor After the company had gone Mrs. Mason said to her husband: What on earth did you .nean, John, hy telling tho Flemings that my humor was positive, but not negative'.' I meant, said Mr. Mason, discreetly moving toward the door, that you could make a Joke but couldn't take one. Can't Lose Him There Gills—I havent heard from my son, who is touring Europe. I am somewhat worried. Dills—What ls his next stop! Gills—Monte C .rlo. Dills—Then you'll hear from him, A New Jersey husband com"'"*nS, that his wlfet trained ^ ^-g 1 noy him. He ^ have been Tery **ri to. -annoy originally, I An Extreiie Case Wombat carries his craze for econ only 'to excess. How much? Saw him around yesterday trying to find somebody who could fit new bristles to an old toothbrush. Adcvrtlslnrj The chauffeur stuck his left hand out, A signal, 'Stop a minute.' A lawyer rushed right up and placed A piece of paper in it. In case of accident, i'. read, I'm at your service, Sltinnem Dead. Information In this country, aBked the foreigner, does it cost anything to have one's name changed? Yes. answered the native. Usually It costs the young man from $2.50 to UO. Miller's Worm Powders attack worms in the stomach and intestines at once, and no worm can come In contact with tbem and live. They also correct the unhealthy conditions in the digestive organs that invite and encourago worms, setting up reactions that are most beneficial to tha growth of tho child. They have attested their power In hundreds of cases and at all times aro thoroughly trustworthy. Wasting Away I notice that our cook, said he, Is thinner thnn iAe used ta be. Y'es, she replied, from day to day, She seems inclined to waste away. Deduction Grace must be neglecting her music. What makes you think that? . I see her father has lost the harassed look he had. 'Thanks for tho lobster' is the latest catch phrase In Paris. We are certainly glad that they have como to appreciate us at last. In the Open How did Mrs. B. lose her husband? They were out in the woods together and she called him 'dear,' and before he could nnswer somo city fellow shot him by mistake. Never Again How Is it that you never coax Miss Green to sing any moro? Well, you see, oue night we coaxed and teased and begged and pleaded with her to favor up with a song, and after that wo decided never to do it again. Why, did she still refuse? No, sho gave in. INervous 32! _ ■ " PEOPLE!: are usually thin and easily worried, sleet) does not refresh and the system gradually weakens from insufficient nourishment. Scott's Emulsion corrects nervousness by its force oi concentrated medical nourishment —it restores the healthy action oi body cells, enriches the blood, sharpens the appetite, and feeds the nerve centres by distributing energy and power all over the body. Don't resort to alcoholic mixtures or drug concoctions that stimulate and stupefy. Get a bottle of Scott's Emulsion for your nerves—nothing equals or compares with It, but insist on Scott's. (VERY DRUOIST HA* IT Globular Lightning According to Professor W. M. Thornton of Armstrong college, globular lightning desconds slo.ly from a cloud, generally after a violent dap ot thunder. In thc form of a brilliant bluish ball. It bouds from the earlh when it touches and then mcves a few yards horizontally. The.-, balls readily follow an electric conductor—a gas pipe, for Instance—and burst when they touch water or sometimes in the open air. The ball then disappears in- Etantaneovsly with a violent explosion, whicli may do damage and which produces a strong Bmell o.' ozone. Tbornton believes with reason that globular lightning Is made up principally of . mass of ozone. This hypothesis explains why the color ot the ball is usually bluish, why the luminous mass descends slowl. through tbe air, ozone being of a density about j.7 times that of air, and finally why Ihe instantaneous disappearance of tha ball is accompanied by an explosion, for the transformation of ozone Into oxygen liberates a great quantity ol energy. It Eases Pain. Ask any druggist or dealer in medicines what is the most popular of the medicinal oils for pains. in the joints. In the muscles or ncrveo'' or for neuralgia and rhoumatlsm, nnd he wlil tell you thut Dr. Thomas' Ec- lectric Oil is In greater demand than any other. The reason for this is that it possesses greater healing quantity than any other oil. Jap.in and the Olympiad Japan Is preparing '.o mako a "ielter showing at the O'ympic games in Berlin In 1915, than she did at Stockholm. Professor JIgoro Kano, the founder t! 'Judo,' which ls an lmprov-t form ot jiu-jitsu, organized, after his return from Stockholm an athletic association wit'-, a view to training athletes for the coming International contests. The new organization, which Is called the Japan Athletic association, will al- i so devote Itself to the e.icouragemont , <' physical education among the rising generation of Japar. Special attention wi' be paid to tho Marathon race, the 200 yard dash and the jump- | Ing contests. When the Music Stopped It ls reportei. that a certain musician, disgusted with t-e chattering that 1 usually taktv the placo -f listening J during a musical performance, arranged with his violin, his vlollncello.,1 and the rest that music should sudden- r ly stop In tho midst of tbo loudest pas- J sage In the piece. j It was done, and clear and distinct! above all the lcud talking, these worda! were heard: We always fry ours in J lard! H testy Teacher—Henry, cau you define al hypocrite? Henry—Yes, t's .. kid that conies t«l school wld a smile on his face. Wel. Named In somo parts cf Brazil tliere artl birds with bills a yard long, said tlnf tall man. j What do they call them? asked th'j e'-ort man. I Plumber birds, replied the tall man The man who saveB when he hal little Is called stingy. He that savef when he has much is said to be JudliJ ious. A Nature Fakir Tho tadpole is a curious beast, A paradox complete, For he ls but four Inches long When he has grown four feet. Stomach Weak? W?y^ufedXnafatu BI--J XtancAO '» at hand 80 convenient and aDlOOU -Baa; atsoliUlecosb Liver Lazy? Dr.?Wee's Golden Nervous? Medical Discovery aids dleeitlon and purifies the blood. As * consequence both the stomach and liver return to their normal and healthy condiUon. Nerrousness and biliousness soon disappear. The entire system takes on new life. For over forty years this famous old medlelna has "made good'T-and never mow so than today, enjoying a greater sale all oyer the world than any other doctor's prescription. ' r^e*-iU* mt all ahututata tn liquid «*r tablet form, or THE ISLANDER. CUMBERLAND, fiLCv qjo SEVERE GOLD ON LUNGS AND CHEST QUICKLY RELIEVED by Na-Dru-Co Syrup et Linseed, Licorice and Chlorodyne Mr. J. Seward, Bromptonville, Que., writes: - "Two weeks ago I took a severe cold which settled on my lungs and my chest was very sore, breathing tight and severe hacking cough. I was feeling miserable. I bought a bottle of Na-Dru-Co Syrup of lainseed, Licorice and Chlorodyne and after a few doses I felt great relief and I went into a sound sleep, a thing I was not able to do for some uights. Next day I was able to be around again, and before completing thc bottle, felt as well as ever. It is a fine cough and cold cure." Na-Dru-Co Syrup of "Linseed, Licorice and Chlorodyne relieves the irritation and "atufled-iip" feeling iu the air passages, soothes the tickling which makes you cough, loosens tlie phlegm and drives out thc cold before* it gets troublesome. In 25c and BOc bottles, at yonr Druggist's. National Drug ami Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited. ' 322 Japan Censor Books In Japan tlie censorship of novels Is not exercised by the libraries, but by a government official wbo Is empowered to prosecute offending authors as well aa forbid the sale of their books. Not long ago the author ef a Japanese novel called 'The Great City' was brought beforo the courts for giving too realistic a description ot llfo in To- kio. Ills counsel used tho old arguments about the Indefensible rights of literature and the ennobling of everything by art. But tlio case was given against the author. Even 30me of Moliere's works have been forbidden to cliculatc in Ja,)an, the grourid Oa' offense being the lack of respect sh'iwn by wives towards their husbands and by sons towards their fathers. A Rather Tiovel Complaint An English travele. once met a companion sitting in a state of the most woeful despair and apparently near the last age ales by the side of one of the mountain lakes of Switzerland. Ho Inquired the cause of his sufferings. On, said the latter, I vas very hot and thirsty, and took a large draft of the water cf the lake and then sat down on this stone to consult my guide book. To my astonishment, I found that the water of Cta lake Is very poisonous! Oh, I am a gone man! I feel it running all over me. I have only a few minutes to live. Remember me to— Let me see the guidebook, said his friend. Turnlug to tin passage, he found Ta'eau du lac est blen polsson- euse' (The water of this lake abounds In flsh). Is that the meaning of it? Certainly. The dying man looked uj with a radiant countenance. What would have become of yon, said his friend, If I lr.d not met you? I should have died of Imperfect knowledge of the Fren*n language. In n remote farming district ln which I once passed a few days, I was told of a wealthy farmer, whose friends, fearing lie Would be murdered, succeeded after an Infinity of trouble, In persuading him to lake his money to a bank. When l:e Interviewed the manager, ho asked how much the bank would charge for taking care ot his cash. Tho manager replied that he would charge nothlurt for taking care ot it, but would pay him come- thing. I alwayj know you wero rns* cals, he retorted, ant marched oil, money and all. Minard's Liniment Cure Distemper His Ch-nco at Last The busybody was circulating a pet- Won calling upon tbe powers that bo to abolish something or other. It will bo presente.. at the next meeting, he said, nnd a copy of It will ie printed In all the papero. The struggling young author made basto to s'gn. What's It all about? asked a friend. Oh, I don't know, said the struggling young author, but I couldn't resist the temptation to see my namo signed to something that will appear lu print. The Ruling Passion The Amazon ln days of old displayed A man-like vigor on the battlefield But none tho less, ere fighting, she surveyed Her features in her shield. The modern maid, who also yearns to faco Some day, If need arise, her country's toe j, Would she not ere the. battle pause and place Some powder on her nose? Reservations for Utobla CIve me the sofa ln '.he drawing room. I nevj.- make my wife out a liar In company, no matter what she tells. I always wait until tho company Iea.es. When talking with a person frc ■* New York or Boston I havo never nsked: Who's running the hotel down there now? I've never remarked when eating at the Palmer House: Mrs. Palmer certainly is some cook. Although I come from the South v .ero I did aide horseback, I don't mention tho fact to a person until I have been Introduced at least Ave minutes. When tbe hotel clerk asks me If I want a room with a hath I never say 'No, I will not be here Saturday night.' Away With Depression and Melancholy.—These two evils are the e.c- companlment of a disordered stomach and torpid liver and mean wretchel- ness to all whom they visit. The surest and speediest way to combat them is with Parmelee's Vegetable Pills, whicli will restore the healthful action of the stomach and bring relief. They have proved their usefulness ln thousands of cases and wlll continue to give relief to the suffering who are wise enough to use them. Knew He Wa Honest A mnn who kept a small shop was waiting on a Blngle customer early one morning. His little boy and he wen alone at tlto time, an the shopkeeper was obliged to go upstai.s for some change. Before doing so he whispered to tho llttlo chap to watch the customer to see that he didn't steal anything. Very soon the proprietor returned with the necessary change, and the boy sang out: He didn't steal anything, pa; I watched him! Tiger "upcrstlt ns Numberless are the superstitions associated with the tiger. The natives of India believe that Its whiskers are a deadly poison and that when finely chopped and secretly put Into a person's food they will assuredly cause death. What Is known r.s thc '< eye' is greatly dreaded In India, nnd to avert thla parents hang tho claws of tigers rcund the necks of their children. HOW TO TREAT ALL SKM TROUBLE Greasy Ointments No Use—Mutt Be Cured Through The Blood It is not a good thing ior people with a tendency to have pimples and a blotchy complexion to smear themselves with greasy ointments. In fact they couldn't do anything worse, because the grease clogs the pores of the skin, making the disease worse. When there ls an irritating rash sootiiing boraclc wash may help allay the pain or Itching, but of course lt doesn't cure the trouble. Skin complaints arise from an impure condition or the blood and will persist until the blood Is'purified. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured many cases of eczema and shin diseases because they make new, rich Mood that drives out the Impurities, clears tlie ski \ and Imparts a glow of health. Tho following proof ls ottered. Mrs. Fred Tremble, Gunter, Ont.. says: "For more than a year I was steadily afflicted with salt rheum or eczema. My hands were so 8"e that I could not put them ln water wlthcut the skin cracking open. I tried all sorts of ointments recommended fot the trouble, but they did not do mo a particle of good. I was teld Dr. Williams' Pink Pills would cure the trouble, and began takhg them. I took the Pills steadily for six or eight weeks and they completely cured the trouble. This was seven 1 years ago and I havo never been bothered with It since." Dr. Williams' Pink'Pills are sold by all medicine dealers or by mall at 50 cents a box or six boxes for $2,50 from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockvllle, Ont. Two Heading] A well known Parisian antiquary while on his holidays In Normandy camo across an old farm which had a curious carving ln the form of an armorial bearing over one of the stable doors. Beneath the carving was a wooden bar Inscribed with a date. Examining lt closely, he found the latter to be 1081. All bis antiquarian passions were aroused, needless to say, and after some bargaining the farmer sold him the'carving for quite a nice sum. The next day the farmer brought the trouvaille to the antiquary's villa. This isn't what I bought! exclaimed the purchaser. It bears the date cf 1801. I don't want It. Excuse me, sir, replied the farmer, it's tho same, right enough. But the farmer who recently repaired It replaced the bar upside down, nnd I thought I ought to put It right for you. The antiquary was sporty enough not to go back on his bargain but the facts of tho case do not seem to speak highly cf his antiquarian knowledge. HOW TO TREAT SPRAINS M STRAINS After Ten Days' Sjfferina Mr. Qulnn Says Nothing Cures Like Nerylllna Thousands Recommend "Nerviline" Most Civilized Nation The question 'Which Is ths most civilized nation on earth?' I: difficult to answer. Civilization Is a very classic term and Is understood differently In different times and places, i, soles* tlflc attainment, education, wea'tli snd all the things that go along with wealth, Oreat Britain, France nnd Germany would appear to lead the procession, with some other nations following closely; but taking all things Into consideration, eliminating the sole matter of wealth, the most civilized country on earth is probably Norway. In that far northern land the Ideal civilization that Is. tbo civilization that rests on common sonse and justice—seems to have matured to a greater extent than It has anywhere else. Can Get Along Without Eggs If It were not for tho widespread belief that eggs cannot be dispensed with as an article of diet, we should never have heard of the seven hundred thousand members of tho Housewives' League engaging In a 30-cent egg war. But the belief Is not altogether weil founded Eggs are highly useful, beneficial, nutritious but not indispensable. But eggs aro popular because they are digestible and are easily prepared. It Is less work and lt takes less time to toll an egg than to boll a steak for breakfast. In that slmplo fact may lie an explanation of the great demand for eggs and of the ensuing excitement when prices rise. Peculiar Japan--e Rite Segltera temple, In the province of Ise, Japan, ls thc siene each July of a peculiar rite dedicated to the worship of Acalanatha, the .'.vithful servant of Buddha. The r!' is known as a 'soma' (a corruption of Sanskrit 'homa') or 'burning.' Buddha taught that the cause of suffering Is desire, and therefore the priests of tho Shln- gon, a Japaneso sect of Buddhism, klndb a fire to consume all human desires, a't the same time offering prayers to Acalanatha. In one matter tbe rite may he said to defeat its own ends for It attracts a crowd of farmers full of- desire to obtain ember; or ashes from the fire which Is supnosed to have consumed all desires. The tradition Is that the possession of an ember or ashes from the sacred fire Insures a farmer good crops the next autumn. The Montenegrins aro a primitive people. In he'.r plays the villian Is always a Turk, says a traveler. Well, Isn't the Turk nearlv always a mil with a black mustache. One of the most soul-distressing accidents that can befall one ls a bad ankle or wrist sprain. "If I had only known of 'Nerviline' earlier, I could have saved myself an enormous amount of pain and many agonizing nights ot sleeplessness." Thus writes P. P. Qulnn. "I tumbled from a ha; loft to the barn floor and sprained mv right ankle and left wrist. They swelled rapidly antl caused excruciating pains. It was not convenient to go to the city, and the liniment In the house was useless. When I got Nerviline relief camo quickly. It tool; down the swelling, relieved tho pain, and gave me wonderful comfort. "I can reco.nmend Nerviline for strains, bruises, swellings, muscular pains, and sore back. I have proved it a cure in such cases." Think what It might so?-^ day mean to yon to havo right In your home, ready for an accident or emergent sickness, a bcttle or two of Nerviline. Get It today. Large size bottles, BOc, or sample size 25c, at all (' alers, or The Cat- arrhozone Co., Klngjton, Ont. If It Is true that the popularity of the oyster fs waning stops should be taken to prove that .he bivalve Is about to bacome extinct. This would revive interest ln oyster consumption. Valuable Business Maxims Mr. Charles Elliott Warren, president of the Linecln National Dank. New York, who began business life on a salary of $5 a week, has just issued p. number of rules for tho guidance of young men, among them being tlie following: Go after tlie highest job In your own business. Every office boy ought to resolve to bo the president of the corporation or the head of his firm. Remember that few persons fail to get what they really go after. Don't bother about influence. Application and untiring industry will fatten your wages faster than all the 'pull' in tho world. Never sit back and wait for the help of others. The others are too busy helping themselves to bother about you. Remember that you have got to be better than the other fellow to land the top-notch place for yourself. Two men can't hold tho same job. Punctuality Is only a platitude. To succeeded, you have to beat punctuallt to a standstill. Clock-watchers own no motor cars. Beware of being side-tracked. Petty spite, jealousy, and person.' antagonism may rile you almost t the break- lug-point, but don't be diverted. Specialize. The specialist Is ten times more in demand than the handy man. Generally he draws an income and the other man draws wages. Does Each Cow Pay Some records of total production for tho last aeven months .rent ln to the dairy division, Ottawa, showing 1 how individual cows on adjoining farms vary in real earning capacity, will be of-both Interest to the average farmer and of value to men who are planning for better results next year. A ten year old cow that calved on March 12 has given since then just 2,812 pounds of milk and only 102 pounds of fat. A neighboring 7 year old. calved 2nd April, gave 6,420 pounds of milk and 228 pounds ot fat, a little more than twice as much. In another contrasted nair In Glengarry, an eight-year-old calved Cth April, gave only 3,394 pounds of milk and 120 pounds of fat: while a fl> 3-year-old calved 2f!th of Match, gave ,,280 lbs. of milk and 241 pound**- of fat. or aialn, more than twice as much tnilk.l Have these two owners of two suchi poor cows the wrong type of cow; is it the old placid contentment with 'average' yields, which are liable to dr- generate so quickly into poor yields? An Income from the milk ol ono cow of only J2S. when another ndjolning cow earns ?72 as soon above, cannot be considered satisfactory when a man I* supposed tc 1 keeping with the object of making money. A simple milk record shows definitely which cows in the herd earn tho most; don't 'average' good stuff *.d poor together, keep the best, but make sure that each cow pays. All previous ulitlatlons that you have heard will be like the sighing of an aeolian harp compared with the nolso that will arls*e in Washington If it is decided to dock congressmen for lost time. His Card E. H. Sothern. the actor, confesses to a habit which sometimes has its disadvantages. It Is his custom to malte memoranda of things which occur to him from time to time on his calling cards or other odd bits of paper he may have In his pockets. He tells this as one of his experiences: T had occasion to call w. the home of Grover Cleveland and I sent up my card. In a few minutes Mrs. Cleveland came ln to receive mo, the card still In her band and about her mouth a rather odd smile. I think perhaps I had better return this to you, she eald. I took It. On the b.ick I had written: 'Socks, pajamas, one dozen collars. Huge Map of London What Is really a Doomsday Book of I tr.don is now In course of p-?para- tlon. Tho huf.c task of compiling such a record of a city of the imnit,n sity of the Metropolis, which has an area of 115 square miles, wns commenced by the London County Council fifteen years ago, and, though the undertaking Is approaching completion, It Is doubtful whether It will ev-V." he adequately .finished, because there are hits ot land which nobody owns, and whicli therefore cannot be properly mapped. The work will In time be a full record of every house nnd owner thereof with the administrative county. The record Is taking the form of a gigantic map, made In sections. The scale is 5 feet per mile. The new map will show at a glance tho owners of evety bit of London, so far, of course, as owners aro ready to acknowledge their ownership. London is divided up into over 28,000 different estates, and 14.000 people own their own houses nnd havo to be placed on the map. Changes take place frequently, and so the map will be kept up-to-date week by week. Minard's Liniment Cures Colds, etc. Father (to son. just home from col lege)—Well, what did you learn? Son (proudly)—Why, father, I was one of the best all around athletes In my class. For Instance. I can clear that four-ra'l fence. Watch me! Father—No. Save your strength, will let you ('ear that ten-acre lot to morrow. It's chock full cf weeds. Lecturer—My friends, what we lack we men of this generation, is courn; We are shirkers. We run from the storm. Even iiefnre our physical Ills we nuall like chlllren. Voices from the Audience—What would you do, sir. If you had a carbuncle on the hack of yonr neck? Lecturer—I'd face it, sir. Wearing watches on the fingers Is all right for thos; Washington society girls who ar not In tho habit of washing the dinner dishes. A Failure So you think the horse show was not a success. Yes, I only got to wear threo of my new gowns -11 account of rain. Now York's Idea of luck Is getting In to see a new play before the police ' stop it. Try Murine Eye Remedy If you have Red, Weak, Watery Eyes ■ -ct Granulated Eyelids. Doesn't Smart T —Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists' Sell L Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 2Sc, SOc. ' .Murine Eye Salvo in Aseptic Tubes, 25c, SOc. Eye Books Free by Mail. I an Eya Tonic Ooo4 far All By., thai N-a.d Car* iVurlne Eye Remedy Co., Chlcaio IV. N. U* 931 Lovely weather, Isn't It? A lady whom we know went to seo tho doctor yesterday. Well, how are you tod,*,;? said thc physician checfully. Well, doctor, she replied, the cold I caught Tuesday ls a llttlo better, thanks to your prcs.-iptlon. But tho one I caught Thursdny Is much worse. Tha thing I called to bo.* you for, however Is tbe revere cold 1 caught last night. The doctor sat down and wrote a long line of hieroglyphics. ,. There, he riil.l, ls something for the one you will catch this evening with that V neck ant', those skinny s.:irtB. Good afternoon. Princess Alexandra's trousseau included thirty eight hats, but If Prince Arthur thinks he will ther.fore not have to buy her any hats fo.* a year or two the prince's ban!, balance is in danger of an unexpccljd jolt. By a peculiar decision a Chicago judge renders a verdict in favor of a claimant whereby ths latter still loses. Still lt makes but. little difference, as the lawyers would have arrived at the same result. The district attorney of Philadelphia declares that hq has been unable to find any law to prevent women from smoking. Which will take away from most of the feminine smokers the inducement to do at. Nowadays children have to havo a lot or patience to got along with their parents. Ono disease that is becoming rare is housemaid's knees and no thanks to the doctors eithe:-. A Hearty Welcome Mrs. Clay telephoned to a friend that she would come down and spend the day. Well, here I am. she exclaimed cheerily ns the little daughter of the hostess ononed the door. Yes. replied the child, I nm glad to see you, and I know mother will he glad, to" for she said this morning when yon nhonod that she was thank ful she was going to have the visit over with. Pluck In Defeat Charles Edward Russell, lho Socialist candidal* tnr the mayoralty of New York, said of hla defeat: At any rato we nut nn, we Socialists put up a brave If hopeless fight. And now, In our defeat, wo nre ns cheery as the traveler. A traveler bought a ticket from Pnlnt Rock to \0I11 Chticky, and then, going out en tho platform, said: How soon does the train start? Why, there she goes now. said a station hand. You have just missed her. Tho traveler lenped on to the line and set out in pursuit of tho train with all his might. But In two or three minutes he came trudging back- over the ties. A laughing crowd bad withered and the station hand said: Well, did you cntch he"? No. snld the traveler, but by Jingo! I made hor puff. Talkative Barber (about to lather) —Di you mind shutting your mo"'b, sir? Patient One—No; do you? Unavoidable Have you been able to meet tho demands of your creditors? Meet them? I haven't bcy.i able to avoid them. One Way Out You arc kinder to dumb animals than you ore to me, your wife. Well, you try being dumb and see hew kind I'll be. Splinters and Finger Nails When a snllnter gets under a finger nail It Is often very hard lo draw out. In such a case if a cold waler bandage is put round the too of the finger and then kept wet and cold it will in tlmo both draw out snllnter and keep tho Anger from feeiering. India's Llql-t Winds In over five-sixths of th* territory of India the wind forces are not strong enough tn specially encourage tho use of windmills. Causes Lots of Trouble Most of the trouble Is duo to tho fact that half of the people are men and tho other half women. Lacking tn Distance Artist—You don's seem quite to like tho picture. I am not altogether satisfied with It my:- " A little lacking in distance. Isn't ii.? Candid Friend— ,, I guess that's what's the matter. About five mill B would help It a heap. Malaproprlan Visitor—Your husband go..: a lot of sentiment ou* of his .dpo. Mrs. lllchtiulck—Goodness, yes! It la perfectly disgusting to sec him clean It. An ambassador enjoys great privileges. Ftr Instance, Mr, Pago had the Ineffable pleusuro of wearing hit dress suit at the wedding of British royalty, although it took placi ln daytime. The Indian race is not dying out. Oklahoma Creek Is the father of fifty ono children, of whom thirty-three are alive. If there are any white fathers who have a bettor record than that they bave not yet teen heard from. Another Kind of Fool Thc man who paid a fortune for a bogus rare book must be a very Indignant bibliophile. Well, replied Miss Cayenne, (here are bibliophiles; and then tliere are what Josh Uiiiings would have tailed blbliophools. hits* Good Cigars You never seo her with her band. Sho let him go cut too often when they were first married. Husbands aro very like cigars—vnu mcatn't let them go out. Winning the v"ictorl.-. Cross This Io the story of the act of gallantry for which Lieutenant Roberts won the V.C. at Khodapin'e. After a pursuit which had continued for nearly five miles a body of mutineers bad been overtaken, who faced about and fired Into th: squadron nt close quarters. Roberts saw Younghus- band fall, but dould not go to bis assistance, as nt that moment oue of his sowars was in dire peril from a sepoy who was attacking him v.*' h a fixed bayonet, and had ho not helped tho man antl disposed of his opponent he must have been killed. Roberts thon descried a sepoy ma Ing off with a standard and rode after tho reoels and overtook them, and while wrenching the staff cut of the hands of one of them, whom he cut down, was nearly killed by another man who put his musket close to-his bony, but the weapon frotunateiy missed ilro and he carried oft tho standard. Rt GUI b Hare DoiversaDy Acceptable Tbai PerriiTs Gloves See that the celebrated trademark. ■a shown in illustration, is on every pair of gloves you buy. ■ Tata trad* mark assures parfart Style, Fit and Finish. Vaaa,. THE JOHN INGLIS CO., LIMITED i BOILERMAKERS Glow .Worms are Anesthetics Before he begins to feast the glow worm administers an anesthetic. He chloroforms his victim, rivaling in '.he process tlio wonders of modern surgery, which renders the ratlent insen*. ble beforo tho surge-pn opcratca jn him. ThD usual game is a small snail which is hardly tlio sl/.e of a cherry, and In hot weather collects In clusters on the stiff stubble and other long, dry stalks by tho roadside, remaining there motionless, In profound mentation, througi. ut tho scorching si mer days. It Is in somo such restlns place as this lhat I have often been privileged to light upon ihe Lampyn. banqueting on th" prey which he ha just paralyzed on Its shaky support by his surgical artifices. But ho Is familiar with other preserves. "Ie frequents the edges 0: the irrigating ditch.s, with their ccot coll, their varied vegetation, a favorite haunt of the mollusk. Herb 1 treats the game or the ground and tinder these conitlons, It is easy for mo to rear him at home and to follow the operator's performance down tt tho smallest detail. Engines of all kinds, Boilers of all kinds, Tumping Machinery, Tanks, Heavy Plate Wori:, etc.—Write for prices. 14 STRACHAN AVE., . TORONTO. • CANADA The Hunun Animal In babyhood his .ic-ther called him a kitten. (The neighbors called him a little monkey). When at college ho was commonly called a calf. (But according to his enemies he was a beast). After ho left college he became among I1I3 friends a gay dog. (Tho girls usually termed him a puppy). In business ho was referred to as a sly fox. (Ills competitors labeled him a wolf In sheep's clothing). In his love aftalrs lio was a perfect tiger. (Some suid, however, a perfect donkey). In society he was described as a lion. (Varied occasionally by 'that stupid ass). The College Boy 'Twere naught to him to havo his name Enrolled on Learning's scroll, To him tho pinnacle of fame Would bo to kick a goal. England's prorosal for a rest In Dreadnought construction Is In keeping with the times, hat th; war supply manuractuiers will not let It get any further. Oh, You Man! Lily, a cook of color, had broken 08 her engagement nnd was < llldlng her troubles and his shortcomings to her sympathetic mistress. And what yon reckon dat nigger up 'n says to ma when he was gwinc out wheu we all's done? SajB he. I know one thing nlggah—you is jest got to gimma back all dem er engagemeni presents what I promised yo-!! Freedom from Asthma, a'.sthma la one of the most distressing troubles, sudden in its attack's and prolonged la Its agonies. Frequejtly many thing! are tried, but nothing seems to gl»» hope of relief Dr. J. D. Kellogg'* Asthma Remedy Io fie one help whicli can be depended upon. It you hava tried other remedies without success, do not fall to get .*.t once a package of this uniformly successful prepars. tion. The secretary of the treasury haa decided that hereafter V must not be used for U In Inscriptions on publla buildings. Uniform spelling is tht slogan. Rats In America It i.* estimated that tha .lumber of rats is marly equal to tha population, but they are ne nearly aa dangerous or destructive ui the rata found In many of .ho foreii. i countries and are more easily exterminated. It Is estimated by Professor Klllott that there are 40,000,000 rats In the Brit ifc isles. India's population is outnnur bi red by r ts to the extent of four rats I each human being. Bombltn, a Spanish bullfighter, haa killed 3,000 bulls and made I00O.OM which leads us to suspect he must have retailed the beef. Is the radium trust best typified r.n octopus or a bacillus? The next record for a r.o stop flight may bo made by a prominent Mest* can statesman. Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills are just the right medians for the children. When they are constipated —when their kidneys arc out of ordef ■-when over-indulgence in some favorite food givgs them indigestion —Dr. Morse's Indian Root Tills will quickly and surely put them right. Purely vegetable, they neither sit ken, weaken or gripe, like harsh purgative.* Guard your children's nealth by alv.-ays keeping a box of Dr. Morse't Indian Root Pills in the house, They. Keep the Children Well inn iMjlMirit, u virM .<\M>, n.< THE ISLANDER Published every Saturday at Cumberland, Vancouver Island, B.C., by THE ISLANDER PRINTING AND PUBLISHING COMPANY Edward W. Bickle, Editor S ibtertatlsn: $1.30, payable in advance. Advertising Rates furnished on application Tu Correspondents : The Editor does nol hold himself responsible for views expressed by correspond, nts, No letters will be published in the Islander except over the* writer' Ignature, The Editur reserves the right to refuse publication uf am lettc SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1914. WE often compare tlie | ublic service in Canada with the system under which it is supplied in the British Isles, and when we take cognizance of the abuses to which the Canadian system lends itself we wonder how long the public are going to put up with the scandalous inefficiency which is the inevitable result. As citizens of this broad dominion we pay our taxes and render unto Caesar the things that rightfully lwlong to him, and we feel that we have a right to something in return. We feel that we should expect, and that we ought to receive, an efficient service from those who are public servants receiving their remuneration from the public treasury. It is not sufficient that our public servants are men of probity and integrity; honesty is, of course, essential but efficiency and a deep sense of responsibility are equally imperative. What should we say, for example, of a telegraph operator whose fondness for "the bottle" placed him " non compos mentis " during business hours, thereby debarring a whole community from telegraphic communication with the outside world? Or again, what could we think, for instance, of say a postmaster, whose sense of responsibility was so small that he would permit his sorting room to be turned into a kind of kindergarten for the young bloods of a town while mail was being sorted on a Sunday morning, or who, for example, would allow a favored few to sneak in at the back door of his office for their mail on a Sunday, while the balance of the community would be compelled to wait for theirs until Monday. Or we might even imagine a case of—say a caretaker of a public building, whose courtesy to the public was so limited as to permit him to fly into a passion approaching dementia, upon the slightest provocation. Such evidences of lack of efficiency and sense of responsibility would be rightly termed most reprehensible, and yet we believe evidences of a similar nature can, to a greater or lesser degree, be gathered from all parts of the Dominion. Indeed we claim they are inevitable under the patronage system in vogue in this country. Our sytem is fundamentally wrong and we hope the day is not distant when it will be totally abolished. We favour the same system which is adopted in England, where all servants of the public obtain their positions not through influence or political pull, but by virtue of having passed a severe competitive civil Fev.ce examination, There, post office officials, custom officers and excise men, and in fact civil servants of every degree, study for months to prepare themselves for these examinations, and it is no uncommon thing for as many as 2,000 candidates to sit for examination for perhaps 100 vacant positions. It is obvious at a glance that the 100 men who head the list and secure the positions are lhe most competent thai ean be obtained in the country, and it is the most competent men that the public desire and have a light to expect in their service, In this country there is often little relevancy between the ability of an official and the office which he holds. Knowing nothing of the duties requiried of him, he is placed into the first vacancy he favours, as a reward for services rendered to his party at the last elections; indeed, should such a person desire a certain position which is, perhaps, at the moment being ably administered, the occupant, should his politics belong to the parly in opposition, must make way for the political heeler who covets his position. Under such circumstances how can we expect efficiency from public servants ? What right have we to look for devotion to the public interests from men who know that with the next swing of the political pendulum they may find themselves in the ranks of the unemployed ? It is all very well to exclaim and rail against occupants of public offices, but after all our real remedy is to regulate the political patronage system to the limbo of obscurity and establish in its stead a clean nonpartisan civil service, admission to which would be through competitive examinations only. An Entertainment Entitled 'An old time Ladies Aid Meeting at - - MohawkCrossroads* Will be given in the Presbyterian Church Under the Auspices of the Naramata Bible Class on Thursday, February 19,1914 ® ® <s ® ® The following is the caste of characters, who will be dressed in costumes of the mid-Victorian period: Macfarlane Bros. Mrs. Green, Hostess " Smith, President -Mrs.Dr " , DeLloyd Fitz Hammond " Kindly .... " Dale " White .... " Harris Miss Harpe .... Mrs. Day " Lowell .... " Wise " Black " "Bruce - " Growler - " Gray - - - " Bain • - • " Brown " Jones " Hoyt • - - " Kane • : - " Henderson • Mrs. C. J. Parnham G. K. MacNaughton Miss E. McFayden Grace Watson ! * ! Ina White •' Annie Watson Mrs. Rowan Miss Lena Cessford " Mattie Hunden - " Annie Hayman "Maggie Hayman Miss Jessie McDonald - Miss Hilda Watson Miss Jennie Strang - Mrs. D. R McDonald " Thos. Cessford - Mrs. F. Lefley Mrs. A. MacKinnon Miss Christy McDonald - Mrs. Telfer - Miss Sophia Walker " Roberts Mrs. Fraser " Scott " Hood Miss Nighingale ■ - - Miss Maggie MacKenzie " Burns Miss Macintosh Matilda Jones .... Miss Tena Bannerman Jane, Mrs. Green's maid - - Mr. Edward Greaves © ® ® © ® ADMISSION 50 CENTS Doors Open at 7-30. Entertainment to Begin at 8 Sharp. Limited <§> " The Square Dealing House " <§ *»* T ii inrants Chili irens and Goods We hope you will do us the favor of calling and looking over our range of this line before making your purchases either for immediate or spring use. You will find our stock fresh and up to date. <$> Infant's Undervests, prices from 40c to 60c " Long White Dresses prices from 65c to $1.50 " " Barrowcoats.'. at 50c and 80c " White Unshrinkable Flanel Barrowcoats Embroidered in Silk $1.25 • " White Flannelette Barrowcoat, Heavy 65c Bibs . from 25c to 40c " Bootees... _. from 15c to 45c White Shawls, al! sizes from $1.00 to $3.50 Children's Silk Dresses eo en , <,« These are White only «P^.OU and «p«i <$> Children's " St Margaret" Knitted Sweater Lea ve your order with Teamster for HAY, GRA AND FLOUR A B. Feed Store CRAWFORD ■ - Courtenay, B. C. Colors Naw, Green, Brown and Cardinal, dji . th*. aye Sizes from 18 in. to 30 in. Prices from «P 1 tO «p 1. / O Children's "St. Margaret" Suits from 20in at $1.75 Sizes up to2Gin.._ .at-J2.20 jll Grocery and Patent Medicine Dept. Feeding Bottles 25e. Talcum Powder 25c, Baby's Own Tablets 25c, Castoria 35c. Nestles Food 50c. Choice Toilet Soaps, Soothing Syrups 25c. Allenbury's Food Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Robinson's Patent Barley 25c. Robinson's Patent Groat 25c. Simolina 26c. Arrowroot Powder pkts 20c. <$> "The Corner Store," Cumberland, B.C. I ( li: ♦ t v V v 4 The Shortest Route to Europe For Particulars of Fares, etc., apply to E. W. BICKLE, I Steamship Passenger Agent, Cumberland, B. C. Crown Theatre, Cumberland Opera House, Courtenay New Hall, Bevan Moving Pictures will be shown in the above as follows- Every Evening Except Thursday, Cumberland Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, Courtenay Thursday, Bevan. TWO SHOWS EACH NIGHT. PRICES AS USUAL j W. WITCHELL, Manager. •hik iiMMra. u viim.\r, n. e. SsWmm an: _ a ;£zsb.^^^bbbsssem The Popular Beer •bat of the day is The Silve #• and now on draught at the New England Hotel JOSEPH WAI KER Proprietor. Lunamuir Avenue Cumberland B.C. Try it and be convinced, you will drink no other. Awarded Four Gold Medals B. C, Agricultural Association 1910 & 1913 for Purity and Quality. For Sale in Bottles at all Leading Hotels. Silver Spring Brewery Ltd. ■-T7IT 2l 1 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CEALED TENDERS, superscribed *-* "Tender fur Lock-up. and Married Constable's Quarters af Powell River," will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to noon oi Friday, the 20tl. day ot February. 1914. foi the erection and completion of a lock-up and married constables quarters at Poweil River, in the Comox Electoral District. Plans, specifications,contract, and forms of tender may be seen on and after the 2nd day uf February, 191-1. at the office o! the Provincial Constable at Powell River; Mr. J. Raird. Government Agent, Cumberland; Mr.J. Mahoney, Government Agent, \ ancouver;orat the Department of Work--. Victoria. Intending tenderers can obtain one copy of plans and specifications for the sum oi ten dollars ISIO) by applying to the under- signed, which sum will be refunded on iheir return in good order. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate ol deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the Minister uf Public Wurks. for a sum equal to ten per cent, of tender, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when called upon to du so. or if fail to complete tbe wurk contracted for. The cheques or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will nol he considered unless made out on the forms supplied, signed with the actual signature of the tenderer, and enclosed in the envelope furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. GRIFFITH. Deputy Minister of PublicWorks Engineer. Department of Public Works, Victoria, R C. January 31st, 1914. The Meal Store NEW SHOES The first shipment of our spring stock uf shoes have arrived in Men's Tan and Black Button Ladies Tan, Gun Metal, and Navy Blue Suede in Lace & Button Watch for our Sale of Odds and Ends after Stock-Taking'. Tlie Meal Store Next door to Tarbells. WOOD for SALE APPLY Th:>mas Pearce Happy Valley PHO.NE L 8-6 E. L. SAUNDERS PRACTICAL BOOT AND SHOE MAKER Orders Receive Prompt Attention Repairing a Specialty West Cumberland UNION BAY The Wise Real Estate Specialist looks to tke centre where transportation facilities abound, 5 to 20 Acre Blocks, adjoining the townsite $100 an Acre Easy Terms. No better proof tlint what we offer is nil right than is the fact that all the buyer* so (ur are men who have lived at Union Bay for years, who intend making their home with a good living in Fruit, Vegetables uud Poultry. Ring up British Columbia Investments Ltd. HARRY IDIENS, Manager PHONE 36. COURTENAY uflWSfi*******-,/*"*.--,-•■. ■■: v *. •;-;,.■"••■;*.•* S^*Fe>AY-i ■■•*■'•-■ .,n:.:;:j .j*-*k> -j :-,.a:-•-,•.. twa **&***%***• />.-■- Buy yourself a Home near No. 8 BEST ON VANCOUVER ISLAND Blocks, from one acre to eight acres, $200 per acre and upwards Finest Homesites in Cornox District FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO MMHn«orta,!l. f SaSSSZataaalEtC&ti GOODS i NEW STOCK OF LINOLEUM and WALL PAPERS 1914 Patterns just opened out. A full line of Furniture. House Furnishings, Beds and Bedding-, Stoves and Ranges always on hand DUNSMUIR AVENUE CUMBERLAND, B. C. Phone i.) I *e*****s***r****M**mm A. McKlNNON THE FURNITURE STORE iII-1an IWitka*************/****! Pendants, Necklaces Watches MAGAZINES li ALL THE LATEST BOOKS T. D. McLEAN THE LEADING JEWELER Cumberland, B. C. Get one, too, Three hundred nud forty-five thousand and more Ford owners ure getting maximum service at minimum cost. No matter tor what purpose you want ii our, you won't go wrong if you buy a Ford. Get one, too. Six hundred dollars is tlie new price of thc Ford runabout; the Muring car is six liliy; the town car nine hundred-all f.o.b. Ford, Ontario (formerly Walkerville post oiiice),coinplete with equipment. Get catalog and particulars from E. C. Emde, sole agent for Comox District, Cumberland, B.C. FALL MILLINERY REDUCED 50 FEE C. Mrs. John Gillespi Union Street Cumberland,'!!. C. UNION OP POSITE 11 Al LW A V STATION First Class in every respect. Perfect Cuisine Headquarters for Tourists and Sportsmen Wines Liquors and Cigars John N, McLeod, Proprietor i I in.ik< l!'t- fi <'*k«s*?w»jioi!uO «»*n:«iJj.;sBa.- ■■-- TaTW-jga-M Capital Paid Up $11,560,000 Reserve Fund 913,000,000 THE ROYHL ©f enNMm Drafts issued in any currency, payable all over the world SPECIAL ATTENTION paid to SAVINGS ACCOUNTS and Interest at highest current rates allowed on deposits of *1 and upwards. CUMBERLAND, B. C , Branch - - - OPEN DAILY UNION WHARE, Sub-Branoh,OPEN TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS D. M. MORRISON, Manager. COURTENAY, B. O. Branch, OPEN DAILY. R. H. HARDWICKE, Manager. MaroeehiBros GROCERS AND BAKERS Agents for Pilsener Beer REAL ESTATE HEAD OFFICE: 627 Pandora Street, Victoria, B.C. BRANCH OFFICE, P.O. Box, 134, Cumberland. B.C. . Contracting, < I*'*, Land *. Learing, Sawmill Labor Supplied, Logging Camp, '■.tq Railway and General Contractor. ************ THE ISLANBER. CUMBERI5M3. B.C.1 CUhK'5 KST AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHUB. Wns. Winslow's Sootiiino STRrr lift;, been ■Kit ior o«r SIXTY VKARSl.y MILLIONS ol HoTlir.KS lor their CIIII,1)HKN \Ui.'I,R TSl'.'i'IllNG. with PERFECT Sl'CCKSS. It ICiUTHUS the CHILD. SOPTRNS the GUMS, iiLAtanll PAIN | CUKB8 WIND COLIC, and m the be-* remedy tot DIARRHOEA, It is at* toluttrlv harmless. Be sure and aJlt tor "Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup/1 and Uke ao oU-trl kind. Xwcnti'-live cents* a buttle. ARLINCaTON' WATERPROOF COLLARS AND CUFK3 Something better thnn ltnen and big laundry bills. Wash it with soap and water. All stores or direct. 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Ear* ly aTaPrchantg on the American frontier conspicuously failed in the observance of Sunday; therefore, when a young New Jersey trader, who had settled ftt Louisville, Ky.. .losed his 6tore on the first Sunday after it was opened there was much ado in the town. Other establishments kept open—had he noticed it? he was .asked. Yea, he knew it Why did lie close? He was the flrst to Jo to; he must know that also. Why, raid a facetious merchant. Sunday hasn't yet crossed tho mountains. Yes, It has, declared the newcomer, pleasantly. I brought it with me. That simple and ready reply proved l.iore effective than any amount of argument, and nlthctirh ho was tho first to observe tlie day in tow,, ho soon had many followers ln Sunday closing. CHEAPER FENCE-POSTS Lightship Risks It would seem .hat tho perils of a lightship crow in a Rale exceed even thoso of a lighthouse keeper. Mr. Talbot, in his 'Lightships and Lighthouses,1 elves nn example of thc havoc played by one Atlantic- wave ln the ease of the lightship that guards the terrible rocky fangs known as thc 'Seven Stones,' vliich lie between Land'B Hnd nnd (he Scllly Isles. Once a wave tumbled aboard, crashed a man against the pump, knocked him halt senseless; picked up the lifeboat nnd threw it against the deckhouse, anil ln so doing caugh'. another member of the crew, mauling his thigh badly in passing. Two tut of the seven men forming the crew were thus put hors de combat hy a tingle wave. The lightship is a British Idea, and the first eve:* used was placed in the mouth of tlio Thames in 1713. Not Inspiration Tho bishop was attending services at a small country church, and the rating vicar, being very anxious to show tho bishop how well ho could preach, let himself out, so to speak. His gestures were frequent, and hii voice often rose to a high pitch. At the closo of the service the young theologian went forward to welcome the bishop and, incidentally, to ask how he liked the sermon. The bishop's reply was: My dear young friend, do not malte the mistake of confusing perspiration with inspiration. Apt Replies A quarrelsome couple, having exhausted many subjects, came to discussing tombstones, and the husband asked: My dear, wha1: kind of stone do you suppose they will givo me when 1 die? Brimstone, was the reply. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Diphtheria IXini and Alar^r.der.\',"HWia. Canada 1 XfclES WANTED — BO ARTISTIC s***congenial needlework at homo; make from three to five dollars per day decor- atlng cuflhlon tops. Armour Art Co., Sept. B., Bredalbs-o Block, Winnipeg, Might Well Have Paused Why don't you get an automobile? Because I don't know whether or not 1 could manage one. You didn't let that consideration stop you wben you wanted a wife. An Irish lrlest nad lahored bard with one of his flock to Induce him to give up the habit of drinking, but the man waa reluctant. I tell you, Michael, Eald tho priest, whiskey Is your wont enemy, and you should keep as far away from it as you can. My lnlmy, ls it, father? responded Michael. Antl it was yonr tiverince's self was telling us in the pulpit only last Sunday to love -in* inlniies! So I was, Michael, rejoined tho priest, but was I anywhere telling you to swallow 'em. Now take this picture to the ei-hi bltion gallery hut bo careful, for the paint isn't dry yet. Oh, that's all right; I'll put on my eld coat. It Shocked Dickens Survivors of great railway accidents do not. readily forgot the experience. Charles Dickens did not, wben on June 9, 18Gii, a train fell through the bridge at Staplehurst, England, and the carriage in "hich he was traveling hung over the side. He acted with great coolness and courage, helping to extricate tho wounded and then scrambling back to rescue the manuscript of 'Our Mutual Friend.' But though uninjured, he never recovered from the shock and afterward, when traveling, ns his daughter states, he would often suddenly fall into a paroxysm ot fear, clutch the arms ot je railway carriage, large beads 0.' perspiration standing on his faco and suffer agonies of terror. Dickens died on tbe anniversary ot the acci-lont, live years later. Preservatives Prolong Ufa of Poorest Woods As a resnlt of the many Inquiries In regard to the preservative treatment of fence-posts, the Forestry Branch, Ottawa, has i.ow issued :. circular on this subject which can be had by applying to the Director o! Forestry- The variou methods described ot treating the posts with tho preservatives are all illustrated by diagrams, and the apparatus required is simple and costs, little. The great advantage of these treat- ments is that they keep even cheap woods free from decay for from ten to fifteen years. Many kinds of wood found in farmers' wood lots will last, when used as posts, only four years or thereabouts, after trcatnni,., such as described, they lar twlco or three times, even four times as long. Creosote, which costs In Caaada, from ten to twonty-ilro cents a gallon, Is tho be3t prcscrvatlv". When boiling-hot creosote is applied liberally with a brush—a paint brush or whitewash brush, for Instance—1- the butts of well-seasoned posts from which tbe hark has been removed, it sinks Into tho wood for a distance of about a quarter of an Inch. This should add nt least ten years to tbo life of a post mado from a non-durablo wood, such as poplar, balsam, fir or spruce. This is not the best method, but it is the simplest and, on a Bmnll scale, probably tho cheapest. Other methods require that th? posts bo kept covered In tanks of hot creosote for a longer or shorter period. Besides lengthening the life ot tho post, the preservative treatment also tends to reduce the cost of tho posts ln another way, for, as cheap local woods can be used, the first cost and the cost of transportation a e usually much lower than for cedar, oak or tamarack. Moreover, as posts will need to be set less often, the proportionate cost ot setting the post will bo lesB. Taking Into account all the items that go to make up the cost of tho post, and comparing tbis witli the number of years tt will last. It will be found, In the majority of cases, to bo much less for treated posts. ■MMMM WHHHMI Make the liver Do its Duty Nine times in ten when the liver is right Aft stomich and bowels ve right. CARTER'S UTTLE UVER PUXS gently but firmly1 pel a lazy liver to do its duty Cures Con •tipation, Indigestion, Sick Headache, and Distress after Eatinf* Small Pill, Small Dose, Small Price. Genuine must bear Signature *k*m9***m***m**r*r*m**m Our Elastic English Language You Kansans, said a Missourlan, always have your brass bands going and your flags flying. We in Missouri get tired of your cocksuredness. Tell me what you bave decided about the hen for instance? Does sbe sit or does she set? We don't bother about a thing like that, retorted the Kan san. What concerns ns is, when she cackles, has she laid or bas sbe lied* French Apples The best French ipples are sent to market wrapped in ti-.sue paper and separated by a thin layer ot excelsior or straw. Thla is l.nown as packing in 'nests.' Andrew Carnegie gives this advice: Do not hoard your millions. We do not. Wo have never had a thought of doing anything like that. Wilfrid was sitting on his father'! knee watching his mother arrangt ter hair. Papa hasn't waves llko that, sail the father, laughing. Wilfrid, looking up at his father s bald pate, replied. No, no, waves; it's all beach. First. Grata—My wife's gone to tho West Indie.". Second C—Jamaica? First Cl.—No, she wanted to go. Panama earthquakes aro moro an* aemic than naughty. Camcmbcrt cheese drops a cent ns the result of lhe new tariff. Strong evidence, as far ns it goes. HVDBB'S -T>, 4i A-Xv^v^is^ 50c. a box or six boxes for $2.50 a. all dealt.13, or The Dodds Medicine Company, Limited. Toronto, Canada. Worms cause fretfuln^ss and rob tho infant of sleep, the gr.-.tt nourish* er. Mother Graves' Worn- Exterminator will clear the stjaiacn snd Intestines and restore healthluiness. Scriptural Cookery Mary .lime, said the rector, solem* ly, the steak Is cooked to a crisp, anu the potatoes are raw. You have left undone the tilings that ought to be done, and coolte.'. too lone the things that ought not to ha done. It was at a country ball at which tho regular printed ' all program, with tho dainty llltle pencil attached, was being used for the flrst time. A young fellow from tho city, noting that a stout and not very attractive young woman 'as being a good deal of a wall flower tool; pity on her aud said: Is your program full My what? Vour program, Arter a moment's reflection she said —La, no! 1 ain't et but one doughnut. The Greater Feat Son (a golf enthusiast)—You must acknowledge, father, that it require* a great deal of skill t drive a ball p hundred yards. Old Farmer—Shucks! [t don't ro quire halt as muc'i skill as It docs t- drlvo a pig fifty foot. A Familiar Face Magistrate—Have you been arrested on any previous charge? Prisoner—No, sir. Magistrate—Have you been ln this court before? Prisoner—No, sir. Magistrate—Your face looks very familiar. I seem to know lt somehow. Prisoner- I'm the -irman in the 'Bull's Head' opposite. The Human Touch Manager—Your play seems to lack the human tcuch. Playwright—You are mistaken, sir. My hero borrows money from his friends in almost every _ct- Bought on Trouble That fellow certainly is a dub. For why? I told him I boi id my wife and ho went aud told my ■ Ife. OVER WORKING AND UNDER-RESTING A famous physician, speaking to a woman's club assembly, said: steam engine that is calculated to do a certain amoun. of wcrk in a day will soon break down if overworked. "The human body may be likened t. sucli a machine; it ls composed of the most delicately constructed organs, intendec to perform only a certain number of hours without rest. 1 these parts are overdriven. Nature has no time to renew the worn parts." Sometimes a change of work will rest you, but when tbat fail and you do not feel rested aft;-r a night's Jleep you may be sure that your system is orn out and that active means of re* toratlon are neces:r./. You must rest and nurse back health and vigor. Nothing can be of greater assist- nnco In building up the system than Dr. Chase's Nerve Food, for this food- cure forms new, rich blood, and nourishes and restores tho feeble wasted nerve cells. Gradually and naturally the body and mind regain vigor nnd energy, and you feel again tho joy of living which comes only to people In good health. Insects That Walk on Water Insects lhat walk on tho water by means of pneumatic floats nro the familiar water and the pond skater spider. Not many people know why they can walk on the water. Tho pond skater really walks on pneumatic floats. There are tiny hairs on tlio [ feet of this lnse-,i. so lino tbat they cannot be seen, that aro arranged to collect air. The amount collected ln and about these hairs Is sufficient to allow the Insect to float or walk on the surface of the water. As each foot ls put down it forms a cuplike depression or tiny pit in tho water. The foot does not sink because the air bubble that has been formed ls too light to let It. A line cover'.ig of hair protects the water spider, too, and even if it is submerged in the water it is never really wet. The hair keeps a layer of air between Us body and the water. It looks lllte a whits pearl wheu below tho surface. The sclentillc name of this curious insect is the Vcl- ia currens. This Joke on Father She had refused him, and he was all ln. Reconsider, Annie, he begged. If you don't I'll blow my brains out. Huh! said Annie. That would bo a Joke on father, for he thinks you have not any. Numerous Investigations The house of reps has taken stops To show us this and that. Commissions great investigate Their perquisites are fat. They dig and pry, mako money fly Like sailors on a Gouse. Since they're so free why shouldn't we Investigate the house? A Cleveland man gave hi. wife a knife and told her to kill blm. And she foolod him by trying to make good. The Best Read Page The woman's page has many pearls Ot wisdom now and then; Those interesting talks wltll girls Arc much enjoyed by men. Two Brokers When you nre short on certain stock What do you do? one broker cried. The other's answer was a chock. 1 grin and bear It, he replied. A returned missionary says thoy havo had woman sulTrage In Central Africa for 500 yeaic. Yes, and just look at 'om. Aluminium Welds The soundness of en alumlnl...-.i weld may bo tested in water. If bub** bles accumulate on the surface within forty-eight hours the mend is defective. Should a woman whistle? asks an exchange. That is a dangerous question. If you tell the truth sho's liable to do it. It, according to Dr. Wiley, women preceded man in creation, why didn't she seize the ballot wheal she had a chance? W. N, U. 981 You never see her with her husband. Sbo let him go cut too otten when thoy were first married. Husbands nre very like cigars—you nr Uu't let tbem eo out Unreceptlve Little words of sage advice Always sound most awful nice Wlie■'. It's up to you to utter Them, but when it's yours to hear Something of the kind, oh dear. How you mutter! Scientists have produced something just as good as radium, Dut we shall accept no substitute and shall demand the old fashioned kind. An aviator was arrested for shooting ducks from his aeroplane. Have to station game wardens In the clouds. Arthur T. Hadley, president of Yale, said of youth at a tea in New Haven: I And youth modest, almost ove*- modest. I don't agree with the accepted Idea of youth that is cpitomlz ed in the anecdote. According to this aneedcte, an old man said to a youth: My boy, wben I was your age, I thought, like you, that I knew It all, but now I have reached the conclusion about you years ago. Mlnard's Liniment Cures Garget In Cows No Wasting Sentiment TJncle Henry—So you are going to school now, eh. And do you love your teacher? Bobble (aged seven)—Naw! She's too old for me. Epitaph Died of a fit, lies buried here The seamstress alary Lee. Poor soul, she sewed for many a year, Now lot her R. I. P. Making 'Em Going to make many Christmas presents this year? You bet! It's cheaper than buying 'em. Merely Postponed Ted—So you didn't manage to catch Dolly under tbe mistletoe? * Ned—That's all right. I am going to take her for a slelgh-rlde tonight. Was thc Canvas Blank? Tho painter was describing his latest chef-d'oeuvre to an admiring friend: That? -vvhy that represents the passage of the Jews through the Red Sea. Beg pardon, but where is the sea? It has been driven back. And where are the Jews? They have crossed over. And thc Fgyptiar.s? Will be here directly. That's the sort ot painting I like; Bimple, suggestive, and unpretentious. Nose Tip Vaccination The young Japanese diplomat pointed to his father, tho marquis. Th !'s father, ho sold, the oil Ul- low with tbe saucer shaped scar on the tip ot his nose. All Japs of the older generation have that Bear, Yes? said the debutante. Yes, it's a vaccination mark. In the old days, when compulsory vaccination first began, we Japs vaccinated every body on tho tip of the nose. Why? Well, because It was a good place where there's no movement to rub oft the scab, and also because a vaccination scar on the nose was easily iden- tlfled by the medical officers of the government. A man didn't havo to tako off half his clothes In order to prove that he had been vaccinated. Yes, the nose tip vaccination had Its good points, hut before tae modern hankering after beauty it had to go. The Wrong Lesson Father (grasping his son's car)— You young scoundrel, I'll teach you how to treat your mother. Son—Ouch! Hold on now, pa. You know you don't want me to treat mother that way. Kiimlorl "\ershoc* Rubbers ail Ovtr-Stocktofls It One. bnt.nl' -t*""k«£-l ilaaaaHak.«r.IU*anB BtataMSaai aNkNlynnaat'S IWIrf. iulrtl I Dealers Consulting His Co.nfort You rncourage your boy to uw slang? Well, I don't exaoUy encourage hla. But I must admit tbat he causes me . S3 personal annoyanc j than my daughter who ls constantly criticlsio»> my grammer. ' ■Vith more fatalities on New York streets ln one recent month than ever before, perhaps, 'Stop, look, listen!" signs at each street intersection would be of Bcrvlce. No surgical operation ls necessary In removing corns lt Holloway's Cum Cure be used. That's What They all Say All men are all'ce. They're deceitful and .-.-lfisl:. How do you know? A married friend of mine told me so r.nd warned me against all of them. But you are going to marry Frod? Cf course - am. He's different. Good Openl.-t, There I can't get a Job anywaere. Why not try Panama. There's a big inlng down tb Favorite sport just now seems to be building cup defender:!. The kaiser has almost as much trouble managing the empire as his son. Bonnets are almost unknown In Mexico, even among wealthy ladles. A group of grieving depositors Btood on the Bidewnlk beforo tho closed doors of a recently defunr' bank. It wasn't r. mosry scene. One man who had lost his all was trying to brace up a colored grandpa wl-ose white wool bobbed up and down Into tbe folds of a bandana. Don't cry, uncle, he said. Bank! burst every day, yoi know. Yes, sir, I know it, but—huh! huh! huh! — dls bank hih! huhl don* bust right in ma- lace. The best way to lnsuro a city beautiful Is to use foresight. It ls better to build on clearly defined plans than to tear away and remodel at increases, cost. No woman ls supposed to look her age, no matter what it ls. FARMERS Can always maka aure ef flatting the hlgheat prteaa . ■ARLBY and FLAX, by shipping th.lr ear lota te FORT WILLIAM ANI PORT ARTHUR and having them aolcl on commlaalon fe tor WHCAT, OAT% - \Ni THOMPSON, SONS AND COMPANY THE WELL-KNOWN FARMERS' AQENT8 ADDl'.ESS 70C-703 V., GRAIN CXCHANQE, WINNIPEO. EDDY'S "2 in 1" and "3 in 1" No other Washboards hava tha zinc crimped by 'ha method peculiar to EDDY'8 Washboards. This patented process eliminates the danger of torn linens—the abuse of hands—the unpleasantness of wash-day. It assures tomfort and economy te tho greataat degree. Insist en EDDY'S. Washboards Just as good at Eddy's - ■ For a farmer's silo, a county road, or a railroad bridge, CANADAPortiand cement can be depended upon to make concrete that will last for generations.—There is only one grade—the best that science and skill can make. The label on every bag is your guarantee of satisfaction. Canada Cement Company Limited, Montreal There it a Canada Cement dealer it jeer niichb,rheed—lfp* d, net Ittrta bun, ask its fir ill name, tiuiwiiii^mim*™**}*^ ^SMaSriSKSK^^ Ihe islander. Cumberland. b.c % i WIIIIIIIIMW4IIMMH A GARDEN ROMANCE | The Grand Lady and the Tiller of the Soil. ■y BERNARD BRAINERD. e***m***»****»*»***m^«*m-*i>** i Tilling the soil was oa* of Earl Baatly's hobbles. A gentleman tiller Pal young man might have been call- H, though the style In which he was Brassed on this particular morning Mile working in his garden was ne ■toilful affair. ! A faded coat, corduroy trousers, Bai-tb stained canvas leggings snd an pH broad brimmed hat composed his IHUrc. Between his teeth he held a Short brlcrwood pipe. So engrossed *r*t be ln his work that he did not Sear tbo sound on tho drive In front ot tke bouse nor th* light footfall on th* ajrsvcl walk. Wben be glanced up at last be was Startled to see a young woman but a Inr feet away. Sbe wore a pretty •oetume and a huge picture bat Bent- *y, however, saw only the calm, beautl- fM face. "She looks like a queen," was his feought as ho arose aud lifted bis bat '""What are these?" she asked, Indicating the pretty buds with her taper- lag finger. Bcntly described the variety of tb* lose. "It ls a very raro specimen," be Mded. "Break me off several, please." Bently deftly served half a dozen tenches and handed tbem to her. Sbe 'thanked him and moved away. Bently I look out his handkerchief and mopped lis brow. "Well, If this Isn't a puzzlet Shall I follow her again and speak to herl the seems to be perfectly at home and to regard me, gad, as the earth under :ker feet I must find some way to ask this magnificent young person what jker business Is here." His perplexity was dispelled for a time by tbe lady looking over hel ahouldor and calling softly, "Will you '•ome here a moment?" Bently was Boon at her side. "Wbat Is the name of that beautiful uose?" she asked Indeed, that rose- the pride of bis garden—was a splendid specimen which Bently had watch- ad unfold In tbe hothouse, and only a short time before be bad overseen lt transplanted ln tbe garden. Two beau- ttful blooms were on tbe stalk. H« told ber Its name. "Clip me off a rose, please." She noticed Bently's hesitation and atrange expression and said, "I sup- nose you know I am Miss Blaney?" The name still left Bently decidedly In the dark, but be clipped a rose and .presented it to her, wltb a bow. "Miss Blaney, everything ln this garden ls yours," he said gallantly. "I am glad you aro aware of it," sh* .replied as she pinned on tbe rose. "I .thought you doubted my rlgbt" "Not ln the least," be said. "Tout !»lslt ls too much of an honor. With your permission I will show you through the garden. Perhaps tbcre Is something else you would fancy." His Intended Irony waB lost on his (air visitor. She allowed him to walk by her side like a pet spaniel or a cat not troubling herself to speak further. Bently pointed out and asked her to accept some of his most beautiful specimens, but every time she refused. In a short time tbey had finished th* Inspection of the garden, and, looking ap, she said, "Would you like to remain here, or hav* you otber arrangements?" Bently looked at her ln surprise. "Well—I—certainly I would like to remain—that ls, If you have no objection," he said, with a mocking smile. Miss Blaney replied rather musingly: "No, I do not think I could do better." Bently bowed low. "I would like this question settled at •nee," sho said. "Are you willing to engage?" i Tho humor of lt all began to appear to Bently. "But, Miss Blaney," he snld, "It Is »y duly to warn you that I am a very klgh priced personage." ' "I do not tblnk you can take the ad- Vantage of me because I am a woman," •he replied quickly, "for you wlll Ond 'that I am a good business woman, I enn assure you. tour salary will be according to your service nnd no .more." Then sho added less ompbutl- tally, "But try to please mo snd you [will find we will have no occasion to tunrrel over your compensation." Miss Blaney and Bently were now stalking toward the house. Looking •t her watch, sbe said: "I shall not have time to go Into the house today. iThank you for showing me through the. garden." Tben quite pleasantly, "What Is your name?" "My name Is Bently," he replied. "Good day, Bently," she said. "1 think wo shall agree." Carelessly nodding to him, she moved •n ln the direction of ber carriage. The footman alighted nnd opened the door, •nd Bently watched her drive away. Several mornings later Bently was •ut for a morning's ride on his favorlt* •addle horse when ho saw a earring* •pproachlng wltb two people tn tt HI* aenrt beats quickened as bo recognized iiles Blnney. Tlio other person was a teal estate agent named Hunt with Whom Bently wns well acquainted. As they approached be raised bis hat Is Mr. Hunt's salutation. Miss Blaney ♦rtnrted and looked st him wltb eyes (hat *xpret»ed aui-pits* and dlsmty. ! Bently ojedckly turned up a lu* ana | gazed Intently alter them. He saw; her bend over and speak to Hunt ln a hurried, anxious way. I He turned hla horse's bead and fol- ' lowed at a respectable distance, but i not until be had given the carriage ! ample time to disappear. As he followed a turn ln tbe road he saw it pass his own property and turn Into the estate adjoining him. Then the light broke over blm, and be saw through tt all. He made a quick dash for bom*, and to change his riding costume, having a presentiment that he was going to have a call from Miss Blaney. < "A lady called and asked for you, Mr. Bently. She would not come ln, so I gave her a scat In the summer house while I bunted you up." Bently sprang to bis feet and hastened to the Bummer house. Before reaching the house he saw her approaching. "Mr. Bently, I hav* discovered my mistake," sbe aald before he could speak, "and have come to apologize for my Inexcusable rudeness. I am certainly humiliated." I Her checks were crimson, and th* expression on her face wus one ot genuine distress. "Why, Miss Blaney," began Bently, "I consider lt beneath any notice." But she Interrupted him. "N'o; please allow me to explain. Ahout a year ago my uncle purchased tbe next property and made me a present of lt I saw It once, but for a few minutes only, just before we went east Several days ago I returned to take possession. Oa Tuesday of last week I drove out to Bee It I was to bave met Mr. Hunt at Barclay station, but missed him. I never dreamed I would make a mistake ln the place, but they are quite alike from tbe road. I drove ln. Tha garden looked so inviting I sauntered ln. You know the rest" "Yes. You found a cranky looking A Peer Hae* to Sleep. ■"■"raveling ln Africa Is doubtlet !**»)[ AFTER SUMMER HAS GONE, j HOAXING A PREMIER. >et with more danger than ln anu I Bther part of the world. Wild beaste, wild men, poisonous plants, storms, ' fevers and other sickness combine to make a formidable array. A recent I traveler ln G wallah, a district ln north- east Africa, encountered a new danger. j Vegetation Is very luxuriant, and whea . he pitched camp he noticed tbat ■ j number of dead birds lay on tha ' ground. Before he had time to com- ' ment on this fact four of th* dogs. | which had been smelling around, keek \ 1 ed over and died within five minutes, ' It was supposed that tbey bad eaten some poisonous plant, but this Idea was dispelled wben three ot the na- ; lives, who bad slept on tbe ground, I were found dead next morning. Tben It was discovered that tbere was • stratum ot deadly gas covering the ; ground to the depth of three or four Inches. The traveler with his troupe lost no Urn* ln getting out of that vicinity. Ruby Mines ef Mogok. The civilized world know* little et the famous ruby mines of Mogok, In a valley of Burma, whence come nearly all tbe large rubles, for tbe road Ilea through a forest which Is seldom, trod by whites. A few Englishmen who live there bave laid out a polo ground, and between this and tbe town aro the, mines. Tlio diggings are slowly eat-: Ing up tbe village, and the main street1 Is already half destroyed. The work goes on all day and all nlgbt the ruby bearing earth being brought up In Iron' trolleys. A few strangers wbo bave! called at tbo mines bave been told by, the officials that tbey can keep any ruby they may find, but no one bas ever been able to find one yet Tbo gems are embedded In tho gold colored clay, which stretches along tbe wholo Excitement Cornea to Lenely Pair Aft- tar Daya of Waiting. The hotel dining room was eighty feet long. At tall man sat eating a lonely breakfast at one end. A stout man was performing the same rite at the other. They passed out together. i "Marooned," murmured one. "Are we the only Inhabitants?" "With the exception **l tbe help, we are alone." I, "These late vacations are awful!" "Yes; I'll never take another." I Days psssed—dull days, lonely daya Sometimes they hobnobbed. At otber ttrnea they abhorred each other and i kept apart One morning the tall man sat dreaming oa the veranda. Ho was dreaming of waltzes and of moonlight strolls. The stout man was on the beach. Suddenly ho bent over something, and | then began to beckon wildly. Tbe tall ! man sauntered down. | "What bave you found?" be languidly Inquired. {. "Look at thnt Robinson Crusoe!" yelled tho stout man. "What ls lt?" "Look!" . The tall man looked, tben smiled feebly. It was the print of a girl's shoe ln the sand.—William S. Adklns ln Judge. of tbe valley, and It Is ouly after tha fellow in rough clothes digging In ther earth has been washed tbat the rubies garden, nnd you naturally supposed are seen on tbe tables—Argonaut him to be tbe gardener." "The Idea! Tblnk of bow I behaved; ordered—yes, ordered—you to cut m* those flowers! Oh!" Sbe covered ber face witb her hands for a moment "Wasn't that splendid?" Tbe young man laughed joyously. "But you wero somewhat to blame yourself," sbe said, witb an indignant flash of ber splendid dark eyes. "You must bave realized my mistake at once. You were very unkind not to tell me." "My d.ar Miss Blaney, I hnd not tho least Idea who you were. It tcok mo until this morning to realize tbe true state of affairs. On Wednesday I waa at a loss to tell whether lt was a queen of the royal blood or u fairy princess who so suddenly appeared before inc. I only know tbat 1 was elated at hat company and highly disappointed wheal she left" Bently accompanied ber to her carriage and banded her In. "I hope you will not worry over our —our little comedy. Will you?" "Not a bit I felt bad for awhile, but I'm through wltb it I am not seeking trouble." Earl Bently passed a happy summer. All bis horseback rides, sails, golf, ten- j nls and little picnics were lu company with her. It seemed to Bently tbnt be had loved her from the first glance bo got of her that morning iu the garden. Many of tbelr small parties also Included Mr. Blaney, the father, and Miss Bently, Karl's sister. They made an ' Ideal number. The farmer always j went to Bleep, and the latter lost her. | self ln her fancy work. One beautiful October night when j the Bentlys were having a house party, Earl Bently, with a designing mind, Invited Miss Blaney out o.i tbe veranda to take a look at tbe moonlight. Tba garden slept under tbe splendid light moon, and tbe waters of the str im were covered witb a sheen of sliver. "It was tbere I saw you flrst, be «ald, pointing to a patch of white gleaming amid a dark green. "On that very spot we parted on tbat beautiful morning ln June, and there you made me a promise." . "Me—a promise?" By a light graceful movement sho drew back until ber face came within tho shadow of an overhanging woodbine. "I can repeat your words, 'I bellovo we will agree.'" "Ah, yes!" came from the shadow of the vine. "But tbnt was to my gardener, not to tbe real landed proprietor wbo took bis place." "Your gardener hns como back and asks to be your servant, your slnvo, anything you bid him. If you will let him lovo yon. But remember," he added, "remember, I warned yon I would be satisfied with no pnltry slim for my wage. My price Is the very highest* Imnglnnble—lt Is yourself." " 'Gnrdencr' and 'slave,' but now— this sounds like 'master,'" sbe murmured, "Let them all be merged Into ona word—lover!" Two heads were In the shadow of the woodbine now, and the moon was behind a cloud. Made the Journey Quite Cheerful. Mr. Justice Maule once went on circuit with Judge Coleridge In a pnrt ot Englnnd where 'ie high sheriff was a shy and modest man and very much alarmed at having to entertain his cynical lordship. Coming home ln bia coach wllh tbe two judges he thought lt bis duty to make conversation for tbem. Ho observed tbat he hoped tbero would be better weather, as tb* moon had changed. 1 "Aud arc you such a fool, Mr. Jones, as to Imagine tbat the moon bas any effect on the weather?" said Muule. "Really, Brother Maule," suid Cole, ridge, wbo was politeness Itself, "you are very bard upon our friend. For my part, 1 think the moon bas considerable effect upon lt." • "Then," snld Muule, "you are aa great a fool as Jones Is." After which, conversation in tbe sheriff's carriage languished. Napoleon's Masterful Mother. The relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and his mother, tbe Mme. Mere of Imperial times, was peculiar: Slmo. Letizin. wbo was thirty-four when ber famous son was born, had always been complete mistress of ber household. liven when ber son was emperor and his word was law, willing as sbe might bave been ln public to do him honor, in private she insisted on tbe privileges of bea motherhood. Bnron Lnrrey, ln Ills historical essay,1 writes: "One day tbere was a family, meeting, aud Napoleon gave his mother his band to kiss, but Mine. Mere moved aside tbe proffered baud. Napoleon then took bis mother's hand and kissed It, and sho said to him, 'Sire, you know qulto well that tn public I must treat you wltb due respect because I nm your subject, but In private I am your mother.'" I | Identification Easy. "I was going down the street the other day," the fellow said, "and I met a llttlo boy crying. Ho was a miserable object and seemed to be suffering keenly. So I stopped nnd spoke to him. " 'What's the matter, son?' says I, * " 'A b-b-big boy hit me!' he sobbed. " 'Well, that's a shame. You tell me who the big boy was and I'll give him a talking to that he won't forget' i " 'It was th' SImpklns boy.' answered tbe abused youngster, wltb a show of Interest 'He's down there wltb all those other kids.' " 'Which ono of that crowd Is he?" "'You kin tell easy enough. He's the one with th' black eye an' th' bloody nose, an' he'a cryln' tool' "♦ ' Chicago Dally News. A Sequence of Practical Jokes That Riled M. Barthou. M. Barthou, the Ftench prime minister, ls an excellent host, and his dinners always attract a select gathering j of wit and talent. Tbe otber day uu official looking personage visited a printer who does work for M. Barthou and ordered Borne invitation cards for a dinner to be given by tbe premier at bis private residence. The man bad all the appearance of an "attache do cabinet," and the printer executed the order without question. A few days afterward fifty of M. Bsrtbou's friends received invitations, and thirty of tbem hastened to accept Wben tbo premier received the first oc-ceptance he questioned his secretary, | wbo naturally knew nothing about It. ; Then other acceptances poured ln, and I M, Barthou reflected on what courso to take. In the end he decided to hold I the function Whloh had been forced on ! blm, and tbe other evening his thirty j friends nte a good dinner at his ex- | pense. Over tbo coffee nnd cigars ho told his story after every one bad been ! wouderlng what happy occasion tho j dinner party was to celebrate. After ! the [Irst shock of the news the diners, , most of all M. Barthou, laughed heart- : Ily at the humor of tbe situation. | Wbat ls not amusing ls that the | practical joker was not satisfied with I his flrst success, but has again sent out | cards. This timo M. Barthou fails en- i tircly to see the joke and bas placed ', the matter ln tbe bands of tbo police. ! PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT. Crying Babies. Learn to do something to stop a baby's cry besides stuffing a nipple ln Its mouth. Put yourself ln tho helpless baby's place aud Hgure out what would happen to you If every time yuii asked for a drink of water you were given food; every time you grew tired of lying in oue position and wauted to be turned S over, food were pushed into your •e> mouth; every time you wished to S he let alone tbut you might sleep. *•? food were forced on you; every <5> time you complained about your 2 clothes being too tight or un- ♦ comfortable, a nipple were .• stuffed Into your mouth; every % tlmo you complained about bo- ? lug too warm or too cold you ;■' got food Instead of relief. • Wouldn't It make you mnd, dys- i peptic and wbut not? Then bavo * thought for the poor, helpless *■* baby. <? SUICIDE IN VIENNA. LATEST IN RAILWAY TICKETS. Wasted Efficiency. "1 shall never forgot" said the popular statesman, "the crowd of 10,000 people wbo cheered mo for one solid hour." "Have you ever thought of your terrible responsibility?" asked the mathematician. "An hour each for 10,000 people represents 10,000 hours, or nearly a year nnd two months devoted to ths exhaustive and unproductive occupation of cheering."—San Francisco Chronicle. Happy Dadl "Oh, George!" breathed Janet ln eager excitement, "did you tell father that you had saved up $500?" "Yes, darling." "And what did he say?" "He said, 'Fine! You're Just the man I'm looking for' "— "Yes, yes; go on!" '"Lend lt to me, will you?'"-St Louis rest-Dispatch. The Agent Presses a Button and a Ma- chin* Does th* Reat The very latest way of selling railroad tickets ls for tbe ticket agent wben a ticket to Pittsburgh or to Cos Cob Is requested to simply push a button and thus set a machine nt work picking out tbe type for that ticket putting it ln place, Inking It, placing a piece of cardboard over the typo nnd tben printing tbe ticket The machine hands out the freshly printed ticket lu less time than It takes the ordinary ticket seller to select a printed ticket from his racic and stamp the date en tbo back of lt. 1 Ticket printing machines appeared a few years ago, but It is only within the last few months that a machine bas been developed which will do all the work on pressure ot a button. Tho advantages of the machine to the railroads are many, and If experience Bhows tbey are always reliable and do not cost too much for tbelr service they wlll be generally adopted. As lt ls now tickets are checked up almost like cash at a vast amount of trouble and time. A ticket printing machine Is locked, so no one can temper with lt | Every tlmo a ticket ts printed a separate record ls made on a slip for the agent to keep his accounts and one for bis superiors, by which his accounts may be checked up—an automatic cash register, ln other words.-Saturday Evening Post "Tired of Life" a Common Complaint In th* Austrian Capital. Statistics of the cases of BUlcid* which occurred ln the course of last yoar In Vienna show that 1,558 persons killed themselves there, as compared with 1,406 during the prevloa* year. Tbe increase was mainly nmouf females, 027 of whom took their Urea as compared with D10 during tbe previous year, while the correspond lag Increase among tbe males was only thirty-five. Tbe ages at which persons committed suicide varied within wide limits, the oldest of tbe victims being eighty-eight years of age and tbo youngest only nlno years. It ls a curious fact that the blight cummer months are apparently more conducive to suicide than th* gloomy winter days. Thus June, July and August head tho list, while the lowest number ot suicides occurred tt February and December. The modes of death most frequently selected were banging (G33 cases). Bhootlng (233 cases) and poisoning (108 cases). Two women burned themselves alive. The most frequently assigned motives for suicide were 111 health, disappointment ln love nnd want of food. In seventeen Instances attempt* at suicide were made by children who found themselves unable to accompli** their class work at school. A Good Spender. "Do you believe that money haa germs on It?" "It may have." "Whnt ln tho world shall we dor "Don't worry lt would take a mighty active germ to bop from the money to you during the short time that you keep what I give you."—Houston Post Safe Either Way. A farmer In a cyclone district w»a. building n superb Btone wall. He w.*5 building the wall stanch nnd solid, Ova feet across tbo bnse and four feet high.1 A stranger stopped bis horse und said to the farmer: "You're taking a lot of troublo with that walL" "You bet," tbe farmer answered. "I'm putting ber bero to stay." "What's the good of that?" sneered the stranger. "A eyclone'll come along* and she'll blow over Just tho sutne." "Well, let her," said the farmer. "She'll he a foot higher If she does."— Minneapolis Journal. PRACTICAL _HEALTH HINT. Cold Serei. The frequent occurrence of cold sores Indicates a digestive ', disturbance wblch should be corrected nt once. To cheek these little sores bathe tbem several times a day with spirits of camphor. After they ore developed tbey can be relieved by being opened with a sterile needle. Then care should be exercised to prevent Infection, Hydrogen peroxide Is a good preventive and borated salve used after the hydrogen will afford relief, HIMMttHIHHttllH. Literary Note, "Mabel thinks of becoming an no. tbor. aud ibis morning she nsked me which school of literature 1 would recommend." "Whnt did you tell her?' "1 told her I only knew nf two kinds, tbe kind thut uses 'thru' and the kind that doesn't"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Lest We Forget. Small Arthur—Mamma, I hurt m| finger, rieasetlc n rag on It Mamma (afler nn examination)—It isn't Injure*, enough to need tying up, dear. Sinnll Arthur-Well,'tic a rug on It nn.vwaj so I won't forget wblch finger lt is that hurts.—Exchange. B-x-zl First Bee—Who Is that strange looking lusect ln our midst? Second Bee—Why, don't you know? He ls the latest thing ln the bug Hue. Re has taken the place of the horsefly. That's Weary Rivets, the automobile bug.—St Louis Globe-Democrat His Criticism. Genuine Beggar Pset I France possesses a genuine beggar poet ln Germain Nouveau, a close friend ot Paul Verlalne, wbo has published a number of ballads and sonnets over the pseudonym "Humllis." A selection of these Issued ln book form some years ago was very favorably received. In one of tiie notices of his work the author was described by a critic who knows him personally ns "a man soured by poverty, wbo declines to allow his lot to be bettered." Nouveau lives at Alx en Provence, mainly on the alms of tlie charitable, and Is frequently to be seen on Sundays amid the throng of beggars wbo lino the approach te the cathedral.—London Chronicle. - Papa—Well, Johnny, you cburcb this morning? Johnny—Yes, papa. Pnpa-How did you like the sermon) Johnny—The beginning nnd the end were good, but there was too much middle ln it.-I'hllndolphla Press. A Fair Inference. "Does your son Intend to take a full course In college?" "It looks tbat way. His liquor bill for tho first month was over |30."-> Judge. Impreselve. "What did you seo In the Grail canyon thnt most Impressed you?" "A mighty pretty girl nitrldo a trowl* mule."—Chicago Record-Herald. Less Foliage. "This Is a great age." "What has struck you now?" "The fact that so mnny doctors ar* i successful without whiskers. It wasn't ta thirty yenrs ago." — Kansas City Journal. His Mistake. "Do you know anything about flirting?'' "No," he replied sadly, "I thought I did. but when I tried It the girl married mo."-Boilon Glob*. Try a Starch Bath. It comes from Paris, tbe latest beauty bint A society woman of tbe French capital bas mado a wonderful discovery. It is a starch bath. A pound of starch dissolved In a saucepan full of hot water ls poured into tbe well filled bathtub at blood beat and then the bath Is taken for twenty minutes with all but tbe face and bulr Immersed. Tho result Is quieting to the nerves, n delightful sense of exhilaration, nnd a southing effect upon tho Skin. This bath sbould bo taken before breakfast or beforo dressing for dinner. For the limp or washed out It does whnt a laundress docs to a crumpled sblrt-I.esllc's. I if you wonld ercnt* something ft* must Im lometblng.<-<loetUo. Aeoounled, "Th* author I hnve been reading has such n flowing style." "That's because be write* a running •BtUUaaaor* aimer-lean, They Die Young In Greenland. Neither old age nor matrimony Is nt nil popular ln Greenland, according to the Intcst census of that country, which also sets forth the fact that civilization has Imposed Its restrictions even on this remote realm with such effect Hint during tbe lust decade there have been eo far ns tba public was aware hut tbreo Inhabitants of the region who possessed moro than one wife each. There nre only twenty-six men and forty-four women who hav* pnsscd beyond the age of sixty years, and ln every thousand ot the population there ere ono unmarried, 810 married and 31 widowers.—New York Herald. Tart Criticism. i A gentleman of antiquarian tendencies who loved the drama of another dny nnd another school was lured to New York and inveigled Into a theater where a much discussed play dealing with sociological problems rat being performed. He stuck It out to the end, and when he was asked te give bit 'opinion of the work ho s.tld, "1 tbluk that over the door nf tb* tb-wtar ther* might veil be hung on* of tb* old Kngiluli Inn signs. 'Entertainment for tun snd beast' "-Kew York TrlbUM A DRAMATIC MEETING. When Thaw Faced Jerome at th* Doe* of Hit Hotel Room. In th* little hotel at Colcbrook, N, IL, at which the principals In th* Thaw caso wero staying William Travers Jerome occupied rooms wltll Deputy Attorney General Franklin Kennedy exactly opposite the elevator, one floor above tbe rooms occupied by Thaw and his mother. Thereby hanga a tale. The night was warm. Jerome and Kennedy sat ln their rooms discussing tbe case, with tbe doors open. Jerome waa facing tho door leading Into tbo hall. Suddenly Tbnw appeared In tho doorway. Jerome, his mind filled wltll stories of the threats of Thaw against htm, lesped to bis feet and half start, ed toward the slayer of Stanford White. Thaw, equally startled, glared at tbe man who more than any other, now alive be considers hla deadly enemy. Bat Tbnw wat the first to recover his equanimity. Wllh a cold bow h* said: "Good evening, sir. I teem to be In the rlgbt church, but tbe wrong pew." Whereupon he turned and went downstairs one flight—New York Trite une. New Road System tn Franco. In France a new system of road de*. Ignntlon for the convenience of tourists has been adopted. Every road la tbe country will be given a name nud a number, and these designations will be painted upon direction posts at th* road crossings and tbo hundred meter posts along the roads. Tbe roads iu each rase will bo numbered. Tbe direction post will Etnto the class o| highway and tho number of the road**, The tourist starting on n journey wilt need only a strip of figures, and lie will be able to find bis way any whero. Swelling England's Navy. Winston Spencer Churchill, first lord ef tho British admiralty, reporting oi the growth of the British navy, recently stated that tbe navy wonld Increase In tbe next eighteen months a* follows: A torpedo boat destroyer once a week for tho next nine months, a light cruiser every thirty days for the next twelve months and a super-Dread- nought of the latest type every forty. Ave days for tlie next eighteen month*, Gaelie In Scotland. . Though tho lutest official report on the census of Scotland shows tbut the population Is fully one million greater tban ln 1SS1, there ls a decline lu tha number of Gaelic speakers. The enumeration of Gaelic speaking persons la Scotland wss tlrst Instituted In th* census of 1881. The census now nndct review gives the number at 202,398, et against 230.800 tn 1801. Speakers ot Gaelic alone numbered 28,107 In ISO*. Trees and Polities. The Chicago Political Equality Ien true hns a tree committee, and Its plan li to have every womnn who casts n roll next spring plant a tree In anroe Imp. ten spot of tlie city—not carelessly. Uu* With an eye to the science of fortat, j -tb* right Ut* la th* right »J»cs> ) -laSaft'lbaUAAUJCK, lUMMhlAlIU I Values Speak Prices a Big Feature on all Goods Darn no more. Why ? You can buy Stockings here at such a low price that darning should be out of the question. A Special Header in Hose 30 Do/.. Black Ribbed Hose, guaranteed fast dye, fplendid wearing quality, all .sizes from ^ . 6 to 10 and tlie price only lOC. per pair HO Dozen Tan Ribbed Hose, same quality as alnve. All sixes, ami only 15c per pair. The Very Latest in £s8& Waists S'Aiiddy Blouses One of tlie smartest showing you could wish to see and tlie price is certainly attractive Your Choice for $1.25 each. Natural Pongee Silk f^^j^ I what is wanted for Children,s ^ • eym" j Dresses, Ladies Waists etc. Ullly OOC. yard Children's Dresses We think we will help you to solve the problem of the little tots when you see our new line of dresses. They are all made of good reliable quality material, and we ask you to see these before deciding on your requirements. Rv FvtjVeSS ^ e leceil'e^ a n*oe assortment of the * " latest, snappy, up-to-date Ties for Gentlemen. We will be delighted to show you these. Two new lines in Gentlemen's Collars as well as our latest showing of W. G. and R. celebrated Shirts. In Our Grocery Department You will find our selection of fresh, appetizing, seasonable goods on hand. Our service is of the best. VRien placing your next onler give ns an opportunity to demonstrate the many saying's in good goods iu store for you. Simon Leiser & Co. LIMITED "The Big Store" Phone a* CANCELLATION OF RESERVE Notice is hereby given that the reserve, the notice of which appeared in the B.C. Gazette on the 27th. of December, 1907 is cancelled in so far as it relates to lhe following parcels of land;- theW. l-2oftheS.E. 1-4, the S. W. 1-4 and the S. 1-2 of the N.W. 1-4 west of the river in Section 4; the S.E. 1-4, the S.E. 1-4 of the S. W. 1-4 and the N.E. 1-4 in Sect- tion 5i S.1.2 of the S.E. 1-4 in Section 8; the S.E. 1 4, the S.W, 1-4 and the E. 1-2 of the N.E. 1-4 in Section 16! and the E. 1-2 of the S.E' 1-4 and N.l-2 in Section 21, all in Township 3 Sayward District, and the N.E. 1-4 of the N.E. 1-4 in Section 32; the N.E, 1-4 of the S.W. 1-4, and the N. W. 1-4 and N. 1-2 of the N.E. 1- 4 Section 33; the N. 1-2 of the N. W. 1-4 and the N. 1-2 of the N. E. 1-4 in Section 34 ; and the 5. 1-2 and N.W. 1-4 of the N.W, 1-4 in Section 35, all in Township 6, Sayward District. The said lands will be open for entry by pre-emption on Monday, the 18th day of May at the hour of 9 o'clock in the forenoon; all applications to be made at the office of the Government Agent, Vancouver. No Pre-emption Record shall include more than 40 acres of land except in cases where it is desirable to include small fractional portions of legal Subdivisions; information in which connection may be obtained from plans on view at the above mentioned Agency, R. A.Renwick Deputy Minister of Lands. Lands Department, Victoria, B, C. 11th February, 1914. Synopsis ot Cuul Mining ttegulatlona COAlaoiiuingiiKhtaof thu Dominion in .M'unti.li'i, 8aakatoliawan and Alberta, tha Yukon Territory, tha Northwest Terri turiea ami in a portion of tlm IWinoe "I British Columbia, may be leased for a term of twuuty-one yeara at ao annual rental uf Sinn acre. Not mora than 2,000 aorea will be leased to une applicant. Application fnr a lease muat be made by the applicant in person to tho a\ijent or sub Agent of the dutrict in which tlie rights applied for are situated. in surveyed territory tho land must be described liy sections, or IcqaUaubdiviaiotaB of seclioiiB, and in uiisulveyed territory the tract applied for ahull be staked out by theapplioHttt himself. a-'.elt application must be acclliparicd by a ti* u of go which will be refunded if the i it his applied forare not available, but not otherwise. A royalty shall be paid ou the merchantable output of the mine at the rate of live cents per ton. The person operating the mine shall furnish tbe Agent with sworn returns hi* counting for the full quantity of nurch* snlablecoal mined and pay the royalty thereon. If the eal mltliag riiEhts an not being operated, sucb returns shall bi furnished at leastonoe a year. The lease will include the coal minimi rights only, but thei* asoe may be permitted to purchase whatever avai'able sur face rights may be considered necessary forthe workiligof the mineat the rate of glO.OOauacie. For full information application should bemadeto the Secretary of the Depalt- iiient of the Inteiior, Ottawi, or to any Agent or Sub A'.'- nt i fDominion Lands. W. W. CORY, Deputy Minuter ..f lhe Inteiior. N.B- (Inauihorined publication cf this "dverti anient will not b " aid for. E R WICK No. 8 MINE TOWNSITE The Next and Nearest Property to the Mines, Sawmills, and Absolutely Inside Property. 1-4 to 1=2 acre Lots, 60x80 by 120 feet deep, $150 to $225 per Lot Easy terms. You'll he on Easy Street in buying these. It's the White Man's City. We do not sell to Asiatics. <g****5. tW A $ mtmk**m sc&^SerSiWrrWci'S^ *» j3. fHtilliufi Ijiirrison Banister, Solicitor 4 Notary Public Unit Tiue I Thanks the many customers of Cumberland and district for their patronage of dry goods during his stay at the Union Hotel, Cumberland. We now solicit your trying our . Mail Order Department whenever in need of ORIENTAL Silk & Fancy Goods Suitable for Presents C. Sing Chong CHINATOWN, West Cumberland Branch Store at Bevan PIlLLINEflY Jfl.ilEfiDISJ.EflY or other goods and you will receive best values and good service. From Jan. 1st you will have the January Sale Prices which are an additional advantage to you Note our only address Seabrook Young, 623, Johnson St., Victoria, B. C. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Tender for Wharf at Nootka Sound, B. C," will be received ut this office until 4.00 p.m, on Thursday, February 26th, 1914, for the construction of a Wharf at Nootka Island, Comox-A tl in District, B.C. Plans, specifications and form of con tract can be seen and forms of tender obtained at the offices of the District Engineers at New Westminster, B. C. Victoria, B.C., and on application to the Postmaster at Nootka, B. C. Persons tendering are notified that tenders will not be considered unless made on the printed forms supplied, and signed with their actual signatures, stat ing their occupations and places of resid ence. In the case of firms, the actual signature, the nature of the occupation and the place of residence of each member of the firm must be given. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank, payable to the order of the Honourable the Minister of Public Works, equal to ten per cent. (10 p.c.) of the amount of the tender, which will be forfeited if the person tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted the cheque will be returned. The Department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. By order, R. C. DESROCHEBS, Secretary. Department of Public Works, Ottawa, January 23, 1914. Newspapers will not be paid for this advertisement if they insert it without authority from the Department.—54447. OVER 66 YEARS' ENCE Trade Marks Designs Copyright* Ac. Anyone lending a sketch tnd dewriptlon nur iilckiy yearuin our oplnloa free whatlior u . 1 ueeruin our opinion tlitbiiAnn I -.-*•-*- . ---• UmmtrlcU •■mt free. Uldeat aaencr __.„— through Munn FOR SALE BY TENDER. Tenders will be received by the undersigned not later than 4 p.m. on the 16th clay of February. 1914, for the purchase of 68 4-5th acres, Salmon RiverValley, more especially described as follows: Fractional south half of the N. E. quarter of Sec. 33, Township 6, Sayward District. Several acres cleared, also dwelling house and barn on the land. Part cash balance on time to suit purchaser. Highest or any tender not necesssarily accepted. WESLEY WILLARD, Official Administrator, Cumberland, B.C. V. L. Tway C. H. McMillan Tway & McMillan Contractors & Builders Framing of all kinds, Mill Wrlghtlng, Installation of Mill Machinery. Apply c. h. McMillan v. l. tway Cumberland, U.C. Courtenay, K.C. For Candy, Cigars Hot Tomales See Bannerman i'nteiitj taken tUronih'ttunS** (ftTrecelVe tvtcial notice, wh hoot ob u-go, In tne Inn llprnhflblr patent rleUreoitfldeiittal. HA »e. Oldest agency for j iu taken through U iwHt% wilhout obarge, . Scientific Hmcricatt. A handaomelr Ultatntol weekly. .Unrest tit- -mlaMun uf any w^ntltlo Journal. Winn for Canada, $a.TS *\ year, poetise prepaid. Bold bf Branch Onlce. H F Bt* WMfalnfton. I). C. Lots arc selling fast, apply lo A. Pailthrope, "The Store," Berwick, or Harry Idiens British Columbia Investments Ltd. Cour&nay DON'T DELAY RINGING UP 36. Mm Fire Insurance For absolute protection write a Policy in the London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. of L iverpool. Total Assets 9 2 6,7 8 8,930 00 Wesley Willard LOCAL AGENT! " The Magnet Cash Store " STOVES HARDWARE FURNITURE T.E.BATE Phone 31 Cumberland, B.C. ******mt*M***w*********m To INTENDING PURCHASERS OF PIANOS AND ORC.ANS We havej list received another car load of the celebrated Gerhard ETeintzman Pianos. We ean sell you a Piano on easy monthly payments. He have several e;rtra good second hand pianos, that were taken in exchange for new ones, at prices ranging from £'100 and upwards G,A.FletcherMusicCo NANAIMO, B. C. D©NG FCN & eo. MERCHANT TAILORS Ladies ti Gentlemen's Fashionable Tailors Suits Made to Measure from 828 to IJMO STYLE ANU FIT GUARANTEED Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing BEVAN. Household Requisites Washing Machine, Water Moto-; Baths, $50 reduced to -$32.50 Rocking Chairs, Dining Room Chairs, WashstandB "**■ at Reduced Prices. K. ABE St COMPANY Dunumuir Avenue, Cumberland, Bt e.
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